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N265B V

Colonial C-1 · Aberdeen, SD

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N265B is a Colonial C-1 (serial 25), registered to Hillestad Darrell (individual) in Aberdeen, SD. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1957 (69 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 88% of registered Colonial C-1s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A291A9. It is one of 8 Colonial C-1 aircraft on the FAA registry. Hillestad Darrell holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Hillestad Darrell
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Aberdeen, SD
Serial number
25
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A291A9 · 50510651 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 31, 2024
Airworthiness date
Sep 5, 1957
Last FAA activity
Aug 31, 2024
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2031
FAA region
Central

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
60 hp
FAA engine code
41508

7 of the 8 registered Colonial C-1 carry this engine (88%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a291a9
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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: N265B
Serial Number: 25
Year Manufactured: —
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

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50510651
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A291A9

Registrant

Hillestad Darrell
Individual
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Po Box 1703
Aberdeen, SD, 574021703
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 31, 2024
Airworthiness Sep 5, 1957
Expiration Aug 31, 2031
Last Activity Aug 31, 2024
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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