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N3948 V

Allen HEADWIND M-2 · 1971 · Kingman, AZ

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3948 is a 1971 Allen HEADWIND M-2 (serial AB-7), registered to Carpenter Thomas L (individual) in Kingman, AZ. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1979 (47 years ago). It carries a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A49515.

Registered owner
Carpenter Thomas L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Kingman, AZ
Serial number
AB-7
Year built
1971 · 55 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A49515 · 51112425 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 18, 2021
Airworthiness date
Mar 20, 1979
Last FAA activity
Mar 7, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Franklin 4AC176B SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
27006

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a49515
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619AZ

Allen HEADWIND M-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 27006

Manufacturer: Franklin
Model: 4AC176B SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3948
Serial Number: AB-7
Year Manufactured: 1971
ACFTREF Code: 05619AZ
Engine Code: 27006
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): 51112425
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A49515
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Registrant

Carpenter Thomas L
Individual
3880 N Stockton Hill Rd
Ste 103 # 111
Kingman, AZ, 864090595
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 18, 2021
Airworthiness Mar 20, 1979
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Mar 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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