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N51539 V

Piper J-3 · 1943

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ICAO24: a676e5
Last known — 3 weeks ago N51539
Observed 2026-05-25 11:58:59 MST
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Ground speed
52 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,700 ft
Track
221.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 39.76103, Lng -86.49250
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100502

Piper J-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 49 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41505

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-235 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N51539
Serial Number: 10491
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 7100502
Engine Code: 41505
Status: V (V)
Certification: 30
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51473345
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A676E5

Registrant

Van Wagner Aerial Media Llc
1600 E Airport Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL, 330232500
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 24, 2017
Airworthiness May 30, 1975
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 29, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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