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N503BK V

Sabre SS-16 · 1999 · Thurmont, MD

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N503BK is a 1999 Sabre SS-16 (serial B-222), registered to Kowalski Bruce (individual) in Thurmont, MD. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 2008 (18 years ago). It carries a Rotax 503 SERIES engine rated at 52 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A64538. Kowalski Bruce holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kowalski Bruce
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Thurmont, MD
Serial number
B-222
Year built
1999 · 27 yrs old
Airworthiness class
48A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A64538 · 51442470 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 21, 2012
Airworthiness date
Jan 8, 2008
Last FAA activity
Jun 10, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2028
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 503 SERIES
Engine type
2-Cycle Piston
Rated power
52 hp
Power per seat
26 hp
FAA engine code
55564

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05903BV

Sabre SS-16
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55564

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 503 SERIES
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 52 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N503BK
Serial Number: B-222
Year Manufactured: 1999
ACFTREF Code: 05903BV
Engine Code: 55564
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48A
Type Aircraft: Weight-Shift-Control (7)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51442470
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A64538
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Registrant

Kowalski Bruce
Individual
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8626 Blacks Mill Rd
Thurmont, MD, 217882423
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 21, 2012
Airworthiness Jan 8, 2008
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 10, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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