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N51998 V

Benziger Ernest T RANS S-12XL · 1997

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056040L

Benziger Ernest T RANS S-12XL
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: ROTAX (ALL)
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N51998
Serial Number: 01970774
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 056040L
Engine Code: 09050
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): 51503222
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A68692
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Registrant

Smith Russell M
Po Box 628
Pineland, FL, 339450628
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 6, 2022
Airworthiness Jan 27, 1998
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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