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N39897 V

Bellanca 17-30A

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N39897 is a Bellanca 17-30A (serial 73-30556), registered to Pingston Robert D in Morrice, MI. It is one of 400 Bellanca 17-30A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Pingston Robert D
Based in
Morrice, MI
Serial number
73-30556
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A4A434 · 51122064 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 30, 2015
Airworthiness date
Apr 12, 1973
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
Central

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ICAO24: a4a434
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1220433

Bellanca 17-30A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 123 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17032

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO 520 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 285 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N39897
Serial Number: 73-30556
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 1220433
Engine Code: 17032
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51122064
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A4A434

Registrant

Pingston Robert D
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3949 E Beard Rd
Morrice, MI, 488579732
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 30, 2015
Airworthiness Apr 12, 1973
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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