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N2856J V

Kaman H-43A · 1959

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4800702

Kaman H-43A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: AR-27

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2856J
Serial Number: 58-1840
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 4800702
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31425
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50561701
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2E3C1
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Registrant

Classic Rotors Museum
2690 Montecito Rd
Ramona, CA, 920651611
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 29, 2007
Airworthiness Mar 8, 1967
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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