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N55BG V

Sportavia Putzer RF5B SPERBER · 1972

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8451016

Sportavia Putzer RF5B SPERBER
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 38602

Manufacturer: Limbach
Model: 1700E
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 68 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N55BG
Serial Number: 51006
Year Manufactured: 1972
ACFTREF Code: 8451016
Engine Code: 38602
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51576462
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6FD32

Registrant

Chick James E
13 Hearthside Dr #102
New Oxford, PA, 17350
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 5, 1990
Airworthiness Apr 30, 1980
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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