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N1938S V

Aero Commander 500 S · 1973

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ICAO24: a176d1
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0141107

Aero Commander 500 S
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 7
Cruise: 149 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41533

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: TI0-540 SER
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1938S
Serial Number: 3167
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 0141107
Engine Code: 41533
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50273321
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A176D1

Registrant

Cavu Aviation Llc
170 Delwin Dr
North Yarmouth, ME, 040976005
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 21, 2019
Airworthiness Oct 17, 1973
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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