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N517GS V

Laessle Frank W VANS RV-4 · 1996

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05628E7

Laessle Frank W VANS RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N517GS
Serial Number: 2996
Year Manufactured: 1996
ACFTREF Code: 05628E7
Engine Code: 41508
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): 51476027
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A67C17
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Registrant

Ptag Flight Service Llc
100 Semco Rd
Vidalia, GA, 304748741
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 10, 2023
Airworthiness Oct 8, 1997
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity May 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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