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Haynes Joel R VANS RV-7A · 2006

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05621OB

Haynes Joel R VANS RV-7A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42261

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A2A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N557XW
Serial Number: 70030
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05621OB
Engine Code: 42261
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: RV7A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51615616
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A71B8E
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Registrant

Giesecke Stephen A
100 Se Sister Meadows Ln
Shelton, WA, 985846990
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 19, 2019
Airworthiness Jun 27, 2006
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity May 1, 2025
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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