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Shell R Douglas VELOCITY ELITE XL/RG

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05607X7

Shell R Douglas VELOCITY ELITE XL/RG
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41530

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N56XL
Serial Number: 3RX048
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05607X7
Engine Code: 41530
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Velocity Inc
Kit Model: 173/RG-XL ELITE

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51623251
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A726A9
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Registrant

Altitude Aviation Services Llc
6275 Old Highway 30
Mountain Home, ID, 836475311
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 19, 2025
Airworthiness Apr 13, 2001
Expiration Sep 30, 2032
Last Activity Sep 19, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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