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N44972 V

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · 1941

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6120202

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 82 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N44972
Serial Number: 2810
Year Manufactured: 1941
ACFTREF Code: 6120202
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51267564
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A56F74

Registrant

Plaisier Matthew
2436 Mountain Falls Ct
Friendswood, TX, 775465590
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
WISEMAN GREGORY

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 25, 2021
Airworthiness Aug 19, 1958
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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