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N280NC V

Nanchang China CJ-6A · 1974 · Everett, WA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N280NC is a 1974 Nanchang China CJ-6A (serial 2951240), registered to Drafts Justin (individual) in Everett, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2012 (14 years ago). It carries a Housai 6JIA engine rated at 285 hp, the engine on 10% of registered Nanchang China CJ-6As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2CF2A. It is one of 119 Nanchang China CJ-6A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Drafts Justin
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Everett, WA
Serial number
2951240
Year built
1974 · 52 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2CF2A · 50547452 octal
Certificate issued
May 15, 2018
Airworthiness date
Apr 18, 2012
Last FAA activity
May 12, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2028
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Housai 6JIA
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
285 hp
Power per seat
143 hp
FAA engine code
34200

11 of the 110 registered Nanchang China CJ-6A carry this engine (10%), across 9 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a2cf2a
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056183N

Nanchang China CJ-6A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 34200

Manufacturer: Housai
Model: 6JIA
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 285 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N280NC
Serial Number: 2951240
Year Manufactured: 1974
ACFTREF Code: 056183N
Engine Code: 34200
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50547452
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2CF2A

Registrant

Drafts Justin
Individual
11225 19Th Ave Se Apt A202
Everett, WA, 982085183
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 15, 2018
Airworthiness Apr 18, 2012
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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