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N501SD V

Maule M-5-180C · 1986 · Salinas, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N501SD is a 1986 Maule M-5-180C (serial 8088C), registered to Nordeen Christopher L (individual) in Salinas, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1986 (39 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 83% of registered Maule M-5-180Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A63F3B. It is one of 57 Maule M-5-180C aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Nordeen Christopher L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Salinas, CA
Serial number
8088C
Year built
1986 · 40 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A63F3B · 51437473 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 22, 2016
Airworthiness date
Dec 24, 1986
Last FAA activity
Sep 22, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2029
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41514

33 of the 40 registered Maule M-5-180C carry this engine (83%), across 6 engine variants on the type.

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5460204

Maule M-5-180C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N501SD
Serial Number: 8088C
Year Manufactured: 1986
ACFTREF Code: 5460204
Engine Code: 41514
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51437473
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A63F3B
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Registrant

Nordeen Christopher L
Individual
2361 Alisal Rd
Salinas, CA, 939089712
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 22, 2016
Airworthiness Dec 24, 1986
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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