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N2897S V

Lockheed P-38L-5

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5260207

Lockheed P-38L-5
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 250 KTAS
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2897S
Serial Number: 44-26761
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 5260207
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: 32
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50571310
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2F2C8
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Registrant

Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection Inc
1400 Broadway Blvd Se
Polk City, FL, 338689109
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 3, 1982
Airworthiness Jul 3, 1956
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Jun 2, 2026

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