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N2596H V

Engineering & Research 415-D · 1946 · Oklahoma City, OK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N2596H is a 1946 Engineering & Research 415-D (serial 3221), registered to Layne Keith R (individual) in Oklahoma City, OK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1976 (50 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp, the engine on 56% of registered Engineering & Research 415-Ds. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A27C1F. It is one of 25 Engineering & Research 415-D aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Layne Keith R
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Oklahoma City, OK
Serial number
3221
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A27C1F · 50476037 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 13, 2020
Airworthiness date
Sep 15, 1976
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
2

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

14 of the 25 registered Engineering & Research 415-D carry this engine (56%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a27c1f
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420306

Engineering & Research 415-D
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2596H
Serial Number: 3221
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 0420306
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50476037
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A27C1F

Registrant

Layne Keith R
Individual
14217 Se 108Th St
Oklahoma City, OK, 731658938
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 13, 2020
Airworthiness Sep 15, 1976
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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