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N3YS V

Shelton Walter L RV-4 · New Waverly, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3YS is a Shelton Walter L RV-4 (serial 916), registered to Adams Harry J (individual) in New Waverly, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1986 (40 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A31CD7. Adams Harry J holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Adams Harry J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
New Waverly, TX
Serial number
916
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A31CD7 · 50616327 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 6, 2023
Airworthiness date
Mar 4, 1986
Last FAA activity
Dec 6, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41508

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056082K

Shelton Walter L 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: N3YS
Serial Number: 916
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 056082K
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): 50616327
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A31CD7
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Registrant

Adams Harry J
Individual
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132 Ponderosa Dr
New Waverly, TX, 773584515
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 6, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 4, 1986
Expiration Dec 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 6, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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