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N178D V

Donald Eliot Shipp RANS AIRCRAFT S-21 · 2026 · Wills Point, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N178D is a 2026 Donald Eliot Shipp RANS AIRCRAFT S-21 (serial 06200114), registered to Shipp Donald E (individual) in Wills Point, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2026. It carries a Viking 150 engine rated at 150 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A13730. Shipp Donald E holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Shipp Donald E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Wills Point, TX
Serial number
06200114
Year built
2026
Kit
Rans Designs Inc S-21 OUTBOUND
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A13730 · 50233460 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 20, 2024
Airworthiness date
Jul 5, 2026
Last FAA activity
Nov 20, 2024
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2031
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Viking 150
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
150 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
63991

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05642TZ

Donald Eliot Shipp RANS AIRCRAFT S-21
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63991

Manufacturer: Viking
Model: 150
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N178D
Serial Number: 06200114
Year Manufactured: 2026
ACFTREF Code: 05642TZ
Engine Code: 63991
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Rans Designs Inc
Kit Model: S-21 OUTBOUND

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50233460
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A13730
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Registrant

Shipp Donald E
Individual
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527 Private Road 7001
Wills Point, TX, 751699402
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 20, 2024
Airworthiness Jul 5, 2026
Expiration Nov 30, 2031
Last Activity Nov 20, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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