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N285HP V

Navion NAVION A · 1949

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N285HP is a 1949 Navion NAVION A (serial NAV-4-1968), registered to Gaines Robert M in Nashville, TN. It is one of 100 Navion NAVION A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Gaines Robert M
Based in
Nashville, TN
Serial number
NAV-4-1968
Year built
1949 · 77 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2E14B · 50560513 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 25, 2013
Airworthiness date
Aug 31, 1977
Last FAA activity
Jul 18, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2029
FAA region
3

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ICAO24: a2e14b
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6150104

Navion NAVION A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 104 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17040

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: TSIO-520 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N285HP
Serial Number: NAV-4-1968
Year Manufactured: 1949
ACFTREF Code: 6150104
Engine Code: 17040
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50560513
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2E14B

Registrant

Gaines Robert M
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5005 Briarwood Dr
Nashville, TN, 372115103
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 25, 2013
Airworthiness Aug 31, 1977
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Jul 18, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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