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N442S V

Britten-norman BN-2A-20 · 1976 · Port Clinton, OH

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N442S is a 1976 Britten-norman BN-2A-20 (serial 770), registered to Griffing Flying Service Inc (corporation) in Port Clinton, OH. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1996 (30 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming IO-540 SER engines rated at 300 hp each (600 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5539B. It is one of 3 Britten-norman BN-2A-20 aircraft on the FAA registry. Griffing Flying Service Inc holds 8 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Griffing Flying Service Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Port Clinton, OH
Serial number
770
Year built
1976 · 50 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5539B · 51251633 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 22, 2020
Airworthiness date
Jul 25, 1996
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-540 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp × 2 (600 hp total)
Power per seat
60 hp
FAA engine code
41530

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1520220

Britten-norman BN-2A-20
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 10
Cruise: 80 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41530

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N442S
Serial Number: 770
Year Manufactured: 1976
ACFTREF Code: 1520220
Engine Code: 41530
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51251633
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5539B
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Registrant

Griffing Flying Service Inc
Corporation
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3255 E State Rd
Port Clinton, OH, 434522542
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 22, 2020
Airworthiness Jul 25, 1996
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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