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Richard S Blaes RICHARD BLAES RV-7

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05635TA

Richard S Blaes RICHARD BLAES RV-7
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41460

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: X(I)O 320
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5559B
Serial Number: 71818
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05635TA
Engine Code: 41460
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-7

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51612623
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A71593
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Registrant

Weckman Jim L
Po Box 87
Big Stone City, SD, 572160087
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 12, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 13, 2017
Expiration Jun 30, 2030
Last Activity Jun 12, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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