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N551JV V

North American/aero Classics P-51D · 1944

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N551JV is a 1944 North American/aero Classics P-51D (serial 4473343N), registered to Somers Charles Michael in Hillsboro, OR. It is one of 70 North American/aero Classics P-51D aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Somers Charles Michael
Based in
Hillsboro, OR
Serial number
4473343N
Year built
1944 · 82 yrs old
Airworthiness class
2
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A703FE · 51601776 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 11, 2020
Airworthiness date
Jul 9, 2010
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2027
FAA region
S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6402304

North American/aero Classics P-51D
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 241 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 54558

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: V-1650-7
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N551JV
Serial Number: 4473343N
Year Manufactured: 1944
ACFTREF Code: 6402304
Engine Code: 54558
Status: V (V)
Certification: 2
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51601776
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A703FE

Registrant

Somers Charles Michael
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3845 Ne 30Th Ave
Hillsboro, OR, 971244700
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 11, 2020
Airworthiness Jul 9, 2010
Expiration Jun 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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