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Ashby VOLKSPLANE VP-1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0563582

Ashby VOLKSPLANE VP-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 51001

Manufacturer: Porsche
Model: 678/4
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 75 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N47178
Serial Number: 1233
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 0563582
Engine Code: 51001
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): 51344077
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5C83F
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Registrant

Ashby Darrell T
25805 Dupont Ave
Elko, MN, 550209586
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 19, 2023
Airworthiness Jun 11, 1980
Expiration Sep 30, 2030
Last Activity Sep 19, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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