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N5498E V

Geide HEADWIND D · 1965 · Batavia, OH

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5498E is a 1965 Geide HEADWIND D (serial RFG), registered to Crawford William A (individual) in Batavia, OH. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1993 (33 years ago). It carries a Volkswagen CONVERSION engine rated at 36 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6FCD0. Crawford William A holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Crawford William A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Batavia, OH
Serial number
RFG
Year built
1965 · 61 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6FCD0 · 51576320 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 22, 2013
Airworthiness date
Jun 14, 1993
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Volkswagen CONVERSION
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
36 hp
Power per seat
36 hp
FAA engine code
63501

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05601LK

Geide HEADWIND D
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63501

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: CONVERSION
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 36 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5498E
Serial Number: RFG
Year Manufactured: 1965
ACFTREF Code: 05601LK
Engine Code: 63501
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): 51576320
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6FCD0
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Registrant

Crawford William A
Individual
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1932 Pine Run Ln
Batavia, OH, 451031255
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 22, 2013
Airworthiness Jun 14, 1993
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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