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N540PS V

Baker Donal E PITTS S1-11B · 2002 · Dulles, VA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N540PS is a 2002 Baker Donal E PITTS S1-11B (serial RI-02), registered to Olerud Erik (individual) in Dulles, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2002 (24 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine rated at 300 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6D942. Olerud Erik holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Olerud Erik
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Dulles, VA
Serial number
RI-02
Year built
2002 · 24 yrs old
Kit
Christen Industries PITTS S1S
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6D942 · 51554502 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 2, 2015
Airworthiness date
Jun 5, 2002
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-540 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
300 hp
FAA engine code
41530

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056105T

Baker Donal E PITTS S1-11B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41530

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N540PS
Serial Number: RI-02
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 056105T
Engine Code: 41530
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Christen Industries
Kit Model: PITTS S1S

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51554502
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D942
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Registrant

Olerud Erik
Individual
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7040 Bishkek Pl
Dulles, VA, 201897039
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 2, 2015
Airworthiness Jun 5, 2002
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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