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N270DB V

Grumman G-21A · 1944

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N270DB is a 1944 Grumman G-21A (serial B117), registered to Brown Daniel A in Gettysburg, PA. It is one of 34 Grumman G-21A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Brown Daniel A
Based in
Gettysburg, PA
Serial number
B117
Year built
1944 · 82 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Provisional
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2A6C9 · 50523311 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 27, 2023
Airworthiness date
Feb 17, 2024
Last FAA activity
Jul 27, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2030
FAA region
1

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ICAO24: a2a6c9
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3951204

Grumman G-21A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Cruise: 130 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 51637

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-985-14B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 400 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N270DB
Serial Number: B117
Year Manufactured: 1944
ACFTREF Code: 3951204
Engine Code: 51637
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Provisional
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50523311
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2A6C9

Registrant

Brown Daniel A
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2450 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA, 173257213
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 27, 2023
Airworthiness Feb 17, 2024
Expiration Jul 31, 2030
Last Activity Jul 27, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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