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N378BD V

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · 1955

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ICAO24: a451a0
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2808002

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N378BD
Serial Number: 806
Year Manufactured: 1955
ACFTREF Code: 2808002
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51050640
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A451A0

Registrant

C D S Aircraft Inc
1823 40Th Ave E
Seattle, WA, 981123109
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 13, 1994
Airworthiness Apr 20, 1994
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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