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N186JD V

Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) · 1973 · Sierra Madre, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N186JD is a 1973 Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) (serial 2851250), registered to Buchok John A (individual) in Sierra Madre, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2001 (24 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A157C2. It is one of 4 Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Buchok John A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Sierra Madre, CA
Serial number
2851250
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A157C2 · 50253702 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 4, 2020
Airworthiness date
Nov 27, 2001
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Turbo-prop
FAA engine code
99999

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ICAO24: a157c2
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0560324

Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A)
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N186JD
Serial Number: 2851250
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 0560324
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50253702
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A157C2

Registrant

Buchok John A
Individual
694 Mariposa Ave
Sierra Madre, CA, 910242204
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 4, 2020
Airworthiness Nov 27, 2001
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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