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N1978M V

Couillard Michael R TWINSTAR MARK III · 2015 · Simi Valley, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1978M is a 2015 Couillard Michael R TWINSTAR MARK III (serial M3-247), registered to Gelbard Dustin S (individual) in Simi Valley, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2018 (8 years ago). It carries a Rotax UL 670 BH13 engine rated at 87 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A185A8. Gelbard Dustin S holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Gelbard Dustin S
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Simi Valley, CA
Serial number
M3-247
Year built
2015 · 11 yrs old
Kit
Kolb Aircraft Inc TWINSTAR MARK III
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A185A8 · 50302650 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 27, 2017
Airworthiness date
Oct 25, 2018
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax UL 670 BH13
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
87 hp
Power per seat
44 hp
FAA engine code
55596

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05633UM

Couillard Michael R TWINSTAR MARK III
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55596

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: UL 670 BH13
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 87 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1978M
Serial Number: M3-247
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05633UM
Engine Code: 55596
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Kolb Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: TWINSTAR MARK III

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50302650
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A185A8
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Registrant

Gelbard Dustin S
Individual
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1038 William Ct
Simi Valley, CA, 930654345
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 27, 2017
Airworthiness Oct 25, 2018
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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