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N21973 V

Porterfield CP-50 · 1939

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6480114

Porterfield CP-50
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 66 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17002

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A50 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 50 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N21973
Serial Number: 559
Year Manufactured: 1939
ACFTREF Code: 6480114
Engine Code: 17002
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50357132
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1DE5A
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Registrant

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
1600 Air Museum Rd
Hood River, OR, 970319800
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 2, 2015
Airworthiness Oct 22, 1956
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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