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N278FR V

Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA · 2018 · Glen Allen, VA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N278FR is a 2018 Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA (serial 1084), registered to Strimple Don Scott (individual) in Glen Allen, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2018 (8 years ago). It carries a Rotax 914UL engine rated at 115 hp, the engine on 87% of registered Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSAs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2C4C1. It is one of 60 Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Strimple Don Scott
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Glen Allen, VA
Serial number
1084
Year built
2018 · 8 yrs old
Airworthiness class
9A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2C4C1 · 50542301 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 27, 2019
Airworthiness date
Aug 28, 2018
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 914UL
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
115 hp
Power per seat
58 hp
FAA engine code
55553

45 of the 52 registered Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA carry this engine (87%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a2c4c1
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 060009O

Progressive Aerodyne Inc SEAREY LSA
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 55553

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 914UL
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N278FR
Serial Number: 1084
Year Manufactured: 2018
ACFTREF Code: 060009O
Engine Code: 55553
Status: V (V)
Certification: 9A
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50542301
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2C4C1

Registrant

Strimple Don Scott
Individual
12417 Summer Creek Ct
Glen Allen, VA, 230597111
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 27, 2019
Airworthiness Aug 28, 2018
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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