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N418DS V

Smith Richard D FW2TR (XLS) · 1999

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056067V

Smith Richard D FW2TR (XLS)
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: ROTAX (ALL)
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N418DS
Serial Number: DS4
Year Manufactured: 1999
ACFTREF Code: 056067V
Engine Code: 09050
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Capella Aircraft Corp
Kit Model: FW2TR (XLS)

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51171064
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A4F234
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Registrant

Crooks James R
7110 Gobernador Canyon Rd
Carpinteria, CA, 930133127
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 29, 2020
Airworthiness May 28, 1999
Expiration Apr 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jul 3, 2026

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