N1859 — 1969 Bensen B-8M, Oak View, CA

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N1859 is a 1969 Bensen B-8M (serial 431-29856), registered to Grumette Steve (individual) in Oak View, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1969 (57 years ago). It carries a Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100 engine rated at 72 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A156D2. It is one of 4 Bensen B-8M aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner: Grumette Steve
Owner type: Individual
Based in: Oak View, CA
Serial number: 431-29856
Year built: 1969 · 57 yrs old
Airworthiness class: 42
FAA status: V
Mode-S / ICAO24: A156D2 · 50253322 octal
Certificate issued: Feb 26, 1969
Airworthiness date: Apr 18, 1969
Last FAA activity: Aug 18, 2023
Registration expires: Jul 31, 2029
FAA region: 4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine: Mcculloch 4318A&E/0-100
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power: 72 hp
Power per seat: 72 hp
FAA engine code: 43101

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ICAO24: a156d2

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1300516

Bensen B-8M

Engines: 1

Type: piston

Seats: 1

Cruise: 39 KTAS

Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 43101

Manufacturer: Mcculloch

Model: 4318A&E/0-100

Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

Horsepower: 72 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1859

Serial Number: 431-29856

Year Manufactured: 1969

ACFTREF Code: 1300516

Engine Code: 43101

Status: V (V)

Certification: 42

Type Aircraft: Gyroplane (9)

Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)

Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50253322

ICAO 24-bit (hex): A156D2

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Grumette Steve

Individual

10942 Encino Dr
Oak View, CA, 930229238

FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 26, 1969

Airworthiness Apr 18, 1969

Expiration Jul 31, 2029

Last Activity Aug 18, 2023

Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1300516

Engine — CODE 43101

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