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N18904 V

Ryan Aeronautical ST-A SPECIAL · 1938

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7830404

Ryan Aeronautical ST-A SPECIAL
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: N18904
Serial Number: 188
Year Manufactured: 1938
ACFTREF Code: 7830404
Engine Code: 43504
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50262220
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A16490

Registrant

Miller James L
1001 Sw 7 Highway Unit 225
Blue Springs, MO, 64014
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 3, 2007
Airworthiness Sep 20, 1960
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Mar 20, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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