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N196RC V

Collette Ronald L SPORTSMAN GS-2 · 2009 · Casper, WY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N196RC is a 2009 Collette Ronald L SPORTSMAN GS-2 (serial 7196), registered to Valiair Lc Trustee (LLC) in Casper, WY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2011 (15 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A17FEF. Valiair Lc Trustee holds 303 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Valiair Lc Trustee
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Casper, WY
Serial number
7196
Year built
2009 · 17 yrs old
Kit
Glasair Aviation Llc SPORTSMAN GS-2
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A17FEF · 50277757 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 23, 2024
Airworthiness date
Oct 5, 2011
Last FAA activity
May 18, 2026
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2031
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
99999

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05627M6

Collette Ronald L SPORTSMAN GS-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N196RC
Serial Number: 7196
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 05627M6
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Glasair Aviation Llc
Kit Model: SPORTSMAN GS-2

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50277757
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A17FEF
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Registrant

Valiair Lc Trustee
LLC
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330 S Center St Ste 300
Casper, WY, 826012873
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 23, 2024
Airworthiness Oct 5, 2011
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity May 18, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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