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N17PB V

Pitts Special BMP · 1970 · Port Townsend, WA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N17PB is a 1970 Pitts Special BMP (serial 7), registered to Port Townsend Aero Museum (corporation) in Port Townsend, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2010 (16 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1181B. Port Townsend Aero Museum holds 55 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Port Townsend Aero Museum
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Port Townsend, WA
Serial number
7
Year built
1970 · 56 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1181B · 50214033 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 13, 2026
Airworthiness date
Mar 31, 2010
Last FAA activity
Jan 13, 2026
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2033
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
41508

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 72201A7

Pitts Special BMP
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N17PB
Serial Number: 7
Year Manufactured: 1970
ACFTREF Code: 72201A7
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50214033
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1181B
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Registrant

Port Townsend Aero Museum
Corporation
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105 Airport Rd
Port Townsend, WA, 983689716
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 13, 2026
Airworthiness Mar 31, 2010
Expiration Jan 31, 2033
Last Activity Jan 13, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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