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N21987 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 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N21987
Serial Number: 570
Year Manufactured: 1939
ACFTREF Code: 6480114
Engine Code: 17003
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): 50357201
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1DE81
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Registrant

Hayden Robert E Jr
675 S Aberdeen St
Anahiem Hills, CA, 92807
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
HAYDEN EILEEN L

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 19, 2016
Airworthiness Jul 7, 1959
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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