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N178N V

Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S5 · 1958

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N178N is a 1958 Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S5 (serial 184-222), registered to Lumley William B in Delray Beach, FL. It is one of 16 Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S5 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Lumley William B
Based in
Delray Beach, FL
Serial number
184-222
Year built
1958 · 68 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A13811 · 50234021 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 30, 1970
Airworthiness date
Jan 31, 1980
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
7

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ICAO24: a13811
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2801739

Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S5
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 81 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N178N
Serial Number: 184-222
Year Manufactured: 1958
ACFTREF Code: 2801739
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50234021
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A13811

Registrant

Lumley William B
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7320 Skyline Dr
Delray Beach, FL, 334462218
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 30, 1970
Airworthiness Jan 31, 1980
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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