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N196J 17

Bolkow PHOEBUS A-1 · 1967

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1403008

Bolkow PHOEBUS A-1
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: N196J
Serial Number: 766
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 1403008
Engine Code: 00000
Status: 17 (17)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50277475
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A17F3D
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Registrant

Sale Reported
1010 N Ridge Rd Apt 1021
Wichita, KS, 672126071
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Airworthiness Jul 12, 1968
Last Activity Oct 8, 2025
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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