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Shaffer William M RANS S-6S · 2010

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05629HF

Shaffer William M RANS S-6S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55572

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912ULS SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N493FS
Serial Number: 01081856
Year Manufactured: 2010
ACFTREF Code: 05629HF
Engine Code: 55572
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Rans Inc
Kit Model: S-6S

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51415713
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61BCB
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Registrant

Anderson Joshua K
2630 Iris Ave A21
Boulder, CO, 80304
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 7, 2021
Airworthiness May 7, 2010
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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