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N228JW V

Pipistrel VIRUS SW · 2015

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05631H5

Pipistrel VIRUS SW
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55590

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912IS2
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N228JW
Serial Number: 726 SWN 100IS
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05631H5
Engine Code: 55590
Status: V (V)
Certification: 434
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50377626
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1FF96

Registrant

Friesz Russell Alan
109 Mcbride Ln
Cedar Park, TX, 786137417
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 20, 2025
Airworthiness Oct 20, 2017
Expiration May 31, 2032
Last Activity May 20, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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