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N488M V

Mooney M-18LA · 1951

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5870108

Mooney M-18LA
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 90 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41502

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-145B SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N488M
Serial Number: 103
Year Manufactured: 1951
ACFTREF Code: 5870108
Engine Code: 41502
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51403544
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A60764

Registrant

Slaughter Jan K
Po Box 3411
South Padre Island, TX, 785973411
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 22, 2000
Airworthiness Apr 27, 1956
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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