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Shaffer John Thomas KR-2 · 1984

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ICAO24: a58588
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05648RE

Shaffer John Thomas KR-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63501

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: CONVERSION
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 36 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N455JS
Serial Number: 8009
Year Manufactured: 1984
ACFTREF Code: 05648RE
Engine Code: 63501
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): 51302610
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A58588
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Registrant

Shaffer John Thomas
1244 Sycamore St
Fremont, OH, 434202361
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 3, 1984
Airworthiness Feb 27, 1985
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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