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N553MB V

Bickling Melvin T RV-9A · 2011

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05629XW

Bickling Melvin T RV-9A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42389

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N553MB
Serial Number: 91457
Year Manufactured: 2011
ACFTREF Code: 05629XW
Engine Code: 42389
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-9A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51605645
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A70BA5
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Registrant

Bickling Melvin T
6690 Lakota Ct
Johnstown, CO, 80534
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 29, 2010
Airworthiness Sep 10, 2011
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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