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N452CA V

Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV · 1952

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N452CA is a 1952 Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV (serial CCF-4-132), registered to Best Carl A in Plano, TX. It is one of 52 Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Best Carl A
Based in
Plano, TX
Serial number
CCF-4-132
Year built
1952 · 74 yrs old
Airworthiness class
443
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A579BD · 51274675 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 22, 2012
Airworthiness date
Feb 15, 2013
Last FAA activity
Jun 3, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1922828

Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 209 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 51615

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-1340-53
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N452CA
Serial Number: CCF-4-132
Year Manufactured: 1952
ACFTREF Code: 1922828
Engine Code: 51615
Status: V (V)
Certification: 443
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51274675
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A579BD
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Registrant

Best Carl A
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2604 Winterstone Dr
Plano, TX, 750237860
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 22, 2012
Airworthiness Feb 15, 2013
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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