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N47CW V

Wright Carl RV-4 · 1986

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ICAO24: a5bf08
Last known — 1 week ago
Observed 2026-05-25 12:17:37 MST
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Ground speed
131 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,500 ft
Track
334.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 42.38037, Lng -88.11022
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056083P

Wright Carl RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N47CW
Serial Number: 840
Year Manufactured: 1986
ACFTREF Code: 056083P
Engine Code: 41508
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): 51337410
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5BF08

Registrant

Petersen Alfred Charles
606 Buckthorn Ter
Buffalo Grove, IL, 600891832
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 15, 2002
Airworthiness May 8, 1986
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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