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N38863 V

Thomas Morse Aircraft Corp S4C · 1917 · Virginia Beach, VA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N38863 is a 1917 Thomas Morse Aircraft Corp S4C (serial 38663), registered to Tsi Holdco Inc (corporation) in Virginia Beach, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2019 (7 years ago). It carries a Lerhone TYPE C engine rated at 80 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A47C48. It is one of 5 Thomas Morse Aircraft Corp S4C aircraft on the FAA registry. Tsi Holdco Inc holds 82 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Tsi Holdco Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA
Serial number
38663
Year built
1917 · 109 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A47C48 · 51076110 octal
Certificate issued
May 16, 2024
Airworthiness date
Feb 14, 2019
Last FAA activity
May 16, 2024
Registration expires
May 31, 2031
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lerhone TYPE C
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
80 hp
Power per seat
80 hp
FAA engine code
40001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0761157

Thomas Morse Aircraft Corp S4C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 40001

Manufacturer: Lerhone
Model: TYPE C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 80 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N38863
Serial Number: 38663
Year Manufactured: 1917
ACFTREF Code: 0761157
Engine Code: 40001
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51076110
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A47C48
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Registrant

Tsi Holdco Inc
Corporation
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4455 South Blvd Ste 500
Virginia Beach, VA, 234521387
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 16, 2024
Airworthiness Feb 14, 2019
Expiration May 31, 2031
Last Activity May 16, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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