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N43LN V

Nelson FLY BABY 1-A · 1979

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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

Transponder / ADS-B

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

Registrant

Howell James O
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 Jun 8, 2026

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