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N278A V

Mokulele Research Corp VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7 · 2007 · Honolulu, HI

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N278A is a 2007 Mokulele Research Corp VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7 (serial 70224), registered to Mokulele Research Corp (corporation) in Honolulu, HI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2007 (19 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-M1B engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2C434.

Registered owner
Mokulele Research Corp
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Honolulu, HI
Serial number
70224
Year built
2007 · 19 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-7
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2C434 · 50542064 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 20, 2006
Airworthiness date
Feb 14, 2007
Last FAA activity
Apr 7, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2027
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-M1B
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41871

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

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ICAO24: a2c434
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05621GW

Mokulele Research Corp VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41871

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-M1B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N278A
Serial Number: 70224
Year Manufactured: 2007
ACFTREF Code: 05621GW
Engine Code: 41871
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-7

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50542064
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2C434
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Registrant

Mokulele Research Corp
Corporation
841 Bishop St Ste 1011
Honolulu, HI, 968133908
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 20, 2006
Airworthiness Feb 14, 2007
Expiration Dec 31, 2027
Last Activity Apr 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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