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N55GL V

Loughran G A ACRO-SPORT · 2016 · Westerly, RI

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N55GL is a 2016 Loughran G A ACRO-SPORT (serial GL-003), registered to Bates John W (individual) in Westerly, RI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2016 (10 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-290-D2 engine rated at 140 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6FDB3. Bates John W holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bates John W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Westerly, RI
Serial number
GL-003
Year built
2016 · 10 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6FDB3 · 51576663 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 26, 2021
Airworthiness date
Apr 23, 2016
Last FAA activity
Jun 16, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2028
FAA region
Western

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-290-D2
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
140 hp
Power per seat
140 hp
FAA engine code
42090

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634F2

Loughran G A ACRO-SPORT
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42090

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-290-D2
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N55GL
Serial Number: GL-003
Year Manufactured: 2016
ACFTREF Code: 05634F2
Engine Code: 42090
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51576663
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6FDB3
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Registrant

Bates John W
Individual
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5 Sparrow Dr
Westerly, RI, 028914936
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 26, 2021
Airworthiness Apr 23, 2016
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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