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N55579 V

Consolidated Vultee BT-13A · 1942

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2420224

Consolidated Vultee BT-13A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N55579
Serial Number: 3307
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 2420224
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51612555
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7156D

Registrant

Old Aeroplane Co Llc
11443 Sw Courtney Dr
Lake Suzy, FL, 342698538
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 26, 2023
Airworthiness Apr 10, 1956
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Apr 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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