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N179K V

Monocoupe MONOPREP · 1929 · Sonoma, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N179K is a 1929 Monocoupe MONOPREP (serial 6077), registered to Bowe Walter C Trustee (co-owner) in Sonoma, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2028. It carries a Universal VELIE M5 engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A13B7D. Bowe Walter C Trustee holds 61 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bowe Walter C Trustee
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Sonoma, CA
Serial number
6077
Year built
1929 · 97 yrs old
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A13B7D · 50235575 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 11, 2018
Last FAA activity
May 26, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Universal VELIE M5
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
63001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9250612

Monocoupe MONOPREP
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63001

Manufacturer: Universal
Model: VELIE M5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N179K
Serial Number: 6077
Year Manufactured: 1929
ACFTREF Code: 9250612
Engine Code: 63001
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50235575
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A13B7D
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Registrant

Bowe Walter C Trustee
Co-Owner
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19500 7Th St E
Sonoma, CA, 954767201
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
MENDIETA CARLENE A TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 11, 2018
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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