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N486JW V

Wade James M RV-4 · 1993

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05608TX

Wade James M 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: N486JW
Serial Number: 1398
Year Manufactured: 1993
ACFTREF Code: 05608TX
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): 51377700
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5FFC0
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Registrant

Wade James M
659 County Road 418
Calhoun City, MS, 389169663
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
WADE JAMES E

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 6, 1992
Airworthiness May 25, 1993
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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