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N5603X V

Aero Commander S2R · 1973 · Renton, WA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5603X is a 1973 Aero Commander S2R (serial 1803R), registered to Boeing Co (corporation) in Renton, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1973 (53 years ago). It carries a P&W R1340 SERIES engine rated at 600 hp, the engine on 93% of registered Aero Commander S2Rs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A729C1. It is one of 60 Aero Commander S2R aircraft on the FAA registry. Boeing Co holds 222 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Boeing Co
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Renton, WA
Serial number
1803R
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
31
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A729C1 · 51624701 octal
Airworthiness date
Jul 20, 1973
Last FAA activity
Jan 14, 1977
FAA region
S

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R1340 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
600 hp
Power per seat
600 hp
FAA engine code
52016

55 of the 59 registered Aero Commander S2R carry this engine (93%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a729c1
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0143022

Aero Commander S2R
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 103 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5603X
Serial Number: 1803R
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 0143022
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51624701
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A729C1

Registrant

Boeing Co
Corporation
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737 Logan Ave N
Renton, WA, 98057
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Airworthiness Jul 20, 1973
Last Activity Jan 14, 1977
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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