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David Burkhardt VORTEC M912 GYROCOPT · 2012

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056319F

David Burkhardt VORTEC M912 GYROCOPT
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55569

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 80 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1981B
Serial Number: 159
Year Manufactured: 2012
ACFTREF Code: 056319F
Engine Code: 55569
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Sport Copter Inc
Kit Model: VORTEX M912

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50304140
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A18860

Registrant

Burkhardt David A
19325 Mayfly Ct
Oregon City, OR, 970457564
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 29, 2012
Airworthiness Nov 19, 2012
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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