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N28V V

Born Again Restorations S-38B · 2001 · Polk City, FL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N28V is a 2001 Born Again Restorations S-38B (serial B414-20), registered to Weeks Kermit A (individual) in Polk City, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2002 (24 years ago). It carries 2 P&W R-985 SERIES engines rated at 450 hp each (900 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2CD7D. It is one of 2 Born Again Restorations S-38B aircraft on the FAA registry. Weeks Kermit A holds 82 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Weeks Kermit A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Polk City, FL
Serial number
B414-20
Year built
2001 · 25 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2CD7D · 50546575 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 25, 2013
Airworthiness date
Apr 16, 2002
Last FAA activity
Jul 7, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2029
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
450 hp × 2 (900 hp total)
Power per seat
129 hp
FAA engine code
52008

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05606N1

Born Again Restorations S-38B
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 7
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N28V
Serial Number: B414-20
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 05606N1
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50546575
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2CD7D
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Registrant

Weeks Kermit A
Individual
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1400 Broadway Blvd
Polk City, FL, 33868
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 25, 2013
Airworthiness Apr 16, 2002
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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