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N53DM V

Marks Donald P RV 4 · 1989

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056088V

Marks Donald P 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: N53DM
Serial Number: 1239B
Year Manufactured: 1989
ACFTREF Code: 056088V
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): 51527153
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6AE6B

Registrant

Franklin Aviation Llc
4405 Airport Rd
Paradise, CA, 959696372
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 19, 2021
Airworthiness Mar 27, 1989
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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