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Altenhofen Gregory Thomas RV-4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05608DB

Altenhofen Gregory Thomas RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N317DS
Serial Number: 1294
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05608DB
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50660456
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A3612E
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Registrant

Rucker Edward A
408 Mill Creek Rd
Longview, TX, 756057088
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 22, 2023
Airworthiness May 21, 1990
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Mar 22, 2023
Data as of Jul 1, 2026

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