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N56268 V

Fairchild M-62A · 1943

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N56268 is a 1943 Fairchild M-62A (serial T43-5242), registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. It is one of 116 Fairchild M-62A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Based in
Hood River, OR
Serial number
T43-5242
Year built
1943 · 83 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A731A3 · 51630643 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 5, 2019
Airworthiness date
Sep 11, 1955
Last FAA activity
Sep 2, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2029
FAA region
S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3371604

Fairchild M-62A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 26003

Manufacturer: Fairchild
Model: 6-440 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N56268
Serial Number: T43-5242
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 3371604
Engine Code: 26003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51630643
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A731A3

Registrant

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
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1600 Air Museum Rd
Hood River, OR, 970319800
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 5, 2019
Airworthiness Sep 11, 1955
Expiration Sep 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 2, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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