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N271K V

Spartan C3-120 · 1929 · Dubuque, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N271K is a 1929 Spartan C3-120 (serial 99), registered to Warthan David C (co-owner) in Dubuque, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2028. It carries a Walter NZ engine rated at 120 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2AB14.

Registered owner
Warthan David C
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Dubuque, IA
Serial number
99
Year built
1929 · 97 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2AB14 · 50525424 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 30, 2012
Last FAA activity
Jun 23, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2028
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Walter NZ
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
120 hp
Power per seat
40 hp
FAA engine code
64001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8430206

Spartan C3-120
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 64001

Manufacturer: Walter
Model: NZ
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 120 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N271K
Serial Number: 99
Year Manufactured: 1929
ACFTREF Code: 8430206
Engine Code: 64001
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): 50525424
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2AB14
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Registrant

Warthan David C
Co-Owner
12350 Barony Dr
Dubuque, IA, 520019636
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
WARTHAN DOUGLAS D

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 30, 2012
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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