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N496MW V

Wonder Michael S RV-4 · 1997

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ICAO24: a6278a
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056045B

Wonder Michael S RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N496MW
Serial Number: 2510
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 056045B
Engine Code: 99999
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): 51423612
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6278A

Registrant

Kessel Paul P
12320 Buckskin Trl
Poway, CA, 920646008
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
D GORDON AVIATION INC

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 9, 2021
Airworthiness Mar 31, 2020
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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