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N459CF V

Consolidated Vultee PBY-5A · 1943

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ICAO24: a593c3
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2421208

Consolidated Vultee PBY-5A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 110 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 51627

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-1830-92
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N459CF
Serial Number: 300
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 2421208
Engine Code: 51627
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51311703
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A593C3
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Registrant

Collings Foundation Inc Dba
137 Barton Rd
Stow, MA, 017751529
FAA Region: Western
Additional Names
AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 24, 2023
Airworthiness Oct 28, 2019
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity May 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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