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N18902 V

Ryan Aeronautical ST-A · 1938

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N18902 is a 1938 Ryan Aeronautical ST-A (serial 198), registered to Airpower Museum Inc in Ottumwa, IA. It is one of 23 Ryan Aeronautical ST-A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Airpower Museum Inc
Based in
Ottumwa, IA
Serial number
198
Year built
1938 · 88 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1648E · 50262216 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 10, 2014
Airworthiness date
Apr 13, 1967
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
3

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ICAO24: a1648e
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7830402

Ryan Aeronautical ST-A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 80 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 43504

Manufacturer: Menasco
Model: PIRATE C4 D4
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 125 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N18902
Serial Number: 198
Year Manufactured: 1938
ACFTREF Code: 7830402
Engine Code: 43504
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50262216
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1648E

Registrant

Airpower Museum Inc
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22001 Bluegrass Rd
Ottumwa, IA, 525018569
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 10, 2014
Airworthiness Apr 13, 1967
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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