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N494M V

Chance Vought F4U-5

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ICAO24: a62007
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2152610

Chance Vought F4U-5
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N494M
Serial Number: 124486
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 2152610
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51420007
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A62007
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Registrant

George Mike
6 Fox Mill Ln
Springfield, IL, 627129511
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 18, 1998
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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