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N221YK V

Nanchang China YAK-18A · 1968 · Pls Vrds Est, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N221YK is a 1968 Nanchang China YAK-18A (serial 2432001), registered to Holm Benjamin F (individual) in Pls Vrds Est, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2002 (24 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, the engine on 80% of registered Nanchang China YAK-18As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1E6E8. It is one of 12 Nanchang China YAK-18A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Holm Benjamin F
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Pls Vrds Est, CA
Serial number
2432001
Year built
1968 · 58 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1E6E8 · 50363350 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 28, 2020
Airworthiness date
Feb 19, 2002
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
99999

8 of the 10 registered Nanchang China YAK-18A carry this engine (80%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a1e6e8
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05618Z9

Nanchang China YAK-18A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N221YK
Serial Number: 2432001
Year Manufactured: 1968
ACFTREF Code: 05618Z9
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50363350
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1E6E8

Registrant

Holm Benjamin F
Individual
2608 Via Rivera
Pls Vrds Est, CA, 902742804
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 28, 2020
Airworthiness Feb 19, 2002
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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