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N23BB V

Bell Bruce B VANS RV-4 · 2005 · Lubbock, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N23BB is a 2005 Bell Bruce B VANS RV-4 (serial 2888), registered to Bell Bruce B (individual) in Lubbock, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2006 (20 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine rated at 150 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A20642. Bell Bruce B holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bell Bruce B
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Lubbock, TX
Serial number
2888
Year built
2005 · 21 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-4
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A20642 · 50403102 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 19, 2003
Airworthiness date
Jul 9, 2006
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
150 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
41509

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

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ICAO24: a20642
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056151Y

Bell Bruce B VANS RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41509

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N23BB
Serial Number: 2888
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 056151Y
Engine Code: 41509
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-4

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50403102
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A20642
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Registrant

Bell Bruce B
Individual
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5429 15Th St
Lubbock, TX, 794165417
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 19, 2003
Airworthiness Jul 9, 2006
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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