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N17ZA V

Yakovlev YAK-3M · 1993 · Sequim, WA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N17ZA is a 1993 Yakovlev YAK-3M (serial 0470102), registered to Shepherd William S (individual) in Sequim, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2020 (6 years ago). It carries a Allison V1710 SER engine rated at 1,500 hp, the engine on 75% of registered Yakovlev YAK-3Ms. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A11914. It is one of 4 Yakovlev YAK-3M aircraft on the FAA registry. Shepherd William S holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Shepherd William S
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Sequim, WA
Serial number
0470102
Year built
1993 · 33 yrs old
Airworthiness class
434
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A11914 · 50214424 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 8, 2019
Airworthiness date
May 22, 2020
Last FAA activity
Aug 18, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2029
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Allison V1710 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
1,500 hp
Power per seat
750 hp
FAA engine code
03040

3 of the 4 registered Yakovlev YAK-3M carry this engine (75%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a11914
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05625QJ

Yakovlev YAK-3M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 03040

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: V1710 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,500 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N17ZA
Serial Number: 0470102
Year Manufactured: 1993
ACFTREF Code: 05625QJ
Engine Code: 03040
Status: V (V)
Certification: 434
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50214424
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A11914

Registrant

Shepherd William S
Individual
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171 Lupine Dr
Sequim, WA, 983829650
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 8, 2019
Airworthiness May 22, 2020
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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