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N573JB V

Brabec Josef E HP-18 SAILPLANE · 1983

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ICAO24: a75a58
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05675BK

Brabec Josef E HP-18 SAILPLANE
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N573JB
Serial Number: 85
Year Manufactured: 1983
ACFTREF Code: 05675BK
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51655130
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A75A58
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Registrant

Helmick Hugh M
704 Graaf
Ridgecrest, CA, 93555
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 19, 1992
Airworthiness Mar 26, 1984
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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