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N4918C V

Chapman Martin Farrell RV-4 · 2005 · Bakersfield, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N4918C is a 2005 Chapman Martin Farrell RV-4 (serial 1264), registered to Jetblack Ventures LLC (LLC) in Bakersfield, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2005 (21 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A61742. Jetblack Ventures LLC holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Jetblack Ventures LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Bakersfield, CA
Serial number
1264
Year built
2005 · 21 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-4
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A61742 · 51413502 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 13, 2023
Airworthiness date
Nov 6, 2005
Last FAA activity
Sep 13, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1A
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41594

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05619OV

Chapman Martin Farrell RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N4918C
Serial Number: 1264
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 05619OV
Engine Code: 41594
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-4

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51413502
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61742
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Registrant

Jetblack Ventures LLC
LLC
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15419 Folsom Lake Ct
Bakersfield, CA, 933145251
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 13, 2023
Airworthiness Nov 6, 2005
Expiration Sep 30, 2030
Last Activity Sep 13, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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