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N429RH V

Hoopingarner R/fitzgerald J VANS RV-6 · 2000 · Delphi, IN

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N429RH is a 2000 Hoopingarner R/fitzgerald J VANS RV-6 (serial 24534), registered to Deford Francis D (individual) in Delphi, IN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2000 (26 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A51E8D. Deford Francis D holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Deford Francis D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Delphi, IN
Serial number
24534
Year built
2000 · 26 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A51E8D · 51217215 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 3, 2014
Airworthiness date
Jun 29, 2000
Last FAA activity
Oct 20, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
Central

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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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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056079C

Hoopingarner R/fitzgerald J VANS RV-6
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N429RH
Serial Number: 24534
Year Manufactured: 2000
ACFTREF Code: 056079C
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-6

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51217215
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A51E8D
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Registrant

Deford Francis D
Individual
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11227 W 400 N
Delphi, IN, 469239263
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 3, 2014
Airworthiness Jun 29, 2000
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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