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N1DF V

Grumman F8F-2 · 1948

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1DF is a 1948 Grumman F8F-2 (serial 121748), registered to Comanche Warbirds Inc in Houston, TX. It is one of 9 Grumman F8F-2 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Comanche Warbirds Inc
Based in
Houston, TX
Serial number
121748
Year built
1948 · 78 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A00053 · 50000123 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 27, 2007
Airworthiness date
Jul 13, 2005
Last FAA activity
Jun 16, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950802

Grumman F8F-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 317 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52026

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-2800 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 2,000 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1DF
Serial Number: 121748
Year Manufactured: 1948
ACFTREF Code: 3950802
Engine Code: 52026
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50000123
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A00053
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Registrant

Comanche Warbirds Inc
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1375 Enclave Pkwy
Houston, TX, 770772026
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 27, 2007
Airworthiness Jul 13, 2005
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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