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N20261 V

Piper J-3 · 1938

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100502

Piper J-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 49 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17001

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A40 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 40 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N20261
Serial Number: 2061
Year Manufactured: 1938
ACFTREF Code: 7100502
Engine Code: 17001
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50316265
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A19CB5

Registrant

Vankirk Malcolm R
87 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 102
Frederick, MD, 217024427
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 22, 2023
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity May 25, 2023
Data as of Jul 1, 2026

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