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N5388H V

Piper PA-16 · 1949 · Van Nuys, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5388H is a 1949 Piper PA-16 (serial 16-195), registered to Ramsey Brian D (individual) in Van Nuys, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine rated at 115 hp, the engine on 93% of registered Piper PA-16s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6D19D. It is one of 277 Piper PA-16 aircraft on the FAA registry. Ramsey Brian D holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Ramsey Brian D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Van Nuys, CA
Serial number
16-195
Year built
1949 · 77 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6D19D · 51550635 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 5, 1980
Airworthiness date
Jul 6, 1956
Last FAA activity
Aug 18, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2029
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-235 SERIES
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
115 hp
Power per seat
29 hp
FAA engine code
41505

253 of the 273 registered Piper PA-16 carry this engine (93%), across 6 engine variants on the type.

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101602

Piper PA-16
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 76 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41505

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5388H
Serial Number: 16-195
Year Manufactured: 1949
ACFTREF Code: 7101602
Engine Code: 41505
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51550635
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D19D
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Registrant

Ramsey Brian D
Individual
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5832 Saloma Ave
Van Nuys, CA, 914113017
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 5, 1980
Airworthiness Jul 6, 1956
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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