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N523DS V

Shotwell R M / Shotwell D M KITFOX IV · 1991

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05618XR

Shotwell R M / Shotwell D M KITFOX IV
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N523DS
Serial Number: 1612
Year Manufactured: 1991
ACFTREF Code: 05618XR
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): 51512157
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6946F
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Registrant

Shotwell David M
Po Box 504
Selma, OR, 975380504
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 16, 2018
Airworthiness Nov 9, 1994
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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