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N20861 V

Grumman HU-16D · 1955

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950413

Grumman HU-16D
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 27
Cruise: 162 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 67020

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-1820 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,475 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N20861
Serial Number: 141278
Year Manufactured: 1955
ACFTREF Code: 3950413
Engine Code: 67020
Status: V (V)
Certification: 327
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50331377
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1B2FF
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Registrant

Upper Limit Llc
Po Box 520623
Big Lake, AK, 996520623
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 13, 2004
Airworthiness Dec 5, 1997
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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