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N273B V

Colonial C-2 · 1959

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5110202

Colonial C-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 79 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N273B
Serial Number: 131
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 5110202
Engine Code: 41514
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): 50530672
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2B1BA
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Registrant

Gates Hiram P
3672 120Th Ct W
Faribault, MN, 550217374
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
GATES ANN C

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 1, 1999
Airworthiness Mar 9, 1959
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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