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N43LN V

Nelson FLY BABY 1-A · 1979 · Huntsville, AL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N43LN is a 1979 Nelson FLY BABY 1-A (serial 6-76-3726), registered to Howell James O (individual) in Huntsville, AL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 2018 (8 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85-12 engine rated at 85 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A521CC.

Registered owner
Howell James O
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Huntsville, AL
Serial number
6-76-3726
Year built
1979 · 47 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A521CC · 51220714 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 18, 1988
Airworthiness date
Jan 24, 2018
Last FAA activity
Apr 1, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2027
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85-12
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
85 hp
FAA engine code
17124

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1410155

Nelson FLY BABY 1-A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 97 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17124

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85-12
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N43LN
Serial Number: 6-76-3726
Year Manufactured: 1979
ACFTREF Code: 1410155
Engine Code: 17124
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51220714
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A521CC
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Registrant

Howell James O
Individual
739 Bluewood Dr
Huntsville, AL, 35802
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 18, 1988
Airworthiness Jan 24, 2018
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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