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N497BW V

Dorance Giddings RV-9A · 2014

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056320U

Dorance Giddings RV-9A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42101

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-A2B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N497BW
Serial Number: 90762
Year Manufactured: 2014
ACFTREF Code: 056320U
Engine Code: 42101
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-9A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51425107
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A62A47
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Registrant

Swartz Taylor A
845 Satinwood Ct
Fayetteville, NC, 283128110
FAA Region: 1
Additional Names
SWARTZ KELLY M

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 11, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 23, 2014
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity May 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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