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N27VV V

Rutan VARIVIGGEN 50-160 · 1972

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ICAO24: a2a612
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0562328

Rutan VARIVIGGEN 50-160
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N27VV
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: 1972
ACFTREF Code: 0562328
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50523022
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2A612

Registrant

Eaa Aviation Foundation Inc
Po Box 3086
Oshkosh, WI, 549033086
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 3, 1983
Airworthiness May 5, 1977
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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