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N18997 V

Laister-kauffmann BOWLUS BA-100

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ICAO24: a165ce
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 50901U3

Laister-kauffmann BOWLUS BA-100
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N18997
Serial Number: 106
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 50901U3
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50262716
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A165CE
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Registrant

Knerr Joshua D
16334 Harris Rd Apt 29
Tehachapi, CA, 935616458
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 1, 2020
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Nov 18, 2024
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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