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N253B V

Colonial C-1 · 1957

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5110102

Colonial C-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 73 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N253B
Serial Number: 13
Year Manufactured: 1957
ACFTREF Code: 5110102
Engine Code: 41508
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): 50461274
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A262BC
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Registrant

Lewis Donald L
115 Palisades Rd
Brant Lake, NY, 128151909
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 12, 1973
Airworthiness Feb 1, 1957
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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