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N42940 V

Olson B D/olson D W BDO 18 · 2004 · Otho, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N42940 is a 2004 Olson B D/olson D W BDO 18 (serial 21901), registered to Olson David W (individual) in Otho, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2005 (21 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5200B. Olson David W holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Olson David W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Otho, IA
Serial number
21901
Year built
2004 · 22 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5200B · 51220013 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 18, 2026
Airworthiness date
Oct 26, 2005
Last FAA activity
Mar 18, 2026
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2033
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
99999

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ICAO24: a5200b
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619CD

Olson B D/olson D W BDO 18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N42940
Serial Number: 21901
Year Manufactured: 2004
ACFTREF Code: 05619CD
Engine Code: 99999
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): 51220013
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5200B
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Registrant

Olson David W
Individual
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2048 270Th St
Otho, IA, 505697523
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 18, 2026
Airworthiness Oct 26, 2005
Expiration Mar 31, 2033
Last Activity Mar 18, 2026
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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