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N2209 V

Grumman F8F-1B · 1945

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N2209 is a 1945 Grumman F8F-1B (serial 122095). Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1999 (27 years ago). It carries a P & W R-2800 SERIES engine rated at 2,000 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1E494.

Owner type
Corporation
Serial number
122095
Year built
1945 · 81 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1E494 · 50362224 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 1, 1999
Airworthiness date
Jan 7, 1999
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2027

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W R-2800 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
2,000 hp
Power per seat
1,000 hp
FAA engine code
52026

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950804

Grumman F8F-1B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52026

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2209
Serial Number: 122095
Year Manufactured: 1945
ACFTREF Code: 3950804
Engine Code: 52026
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): 50362224
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1E494
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Registrant

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Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 1, 1999
Airworthiness Jan 7, 1999
Expiration Mar 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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