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N579VL V

Keyes M/keyes C SPORT COPTER LIGHTNG · 2005

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05618GH

Keyes M/keyes C SPORT COPTER LIGHTNG
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55555

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: SEE BOMBADIER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N579VL
Serial Number: 108
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 05618GH
Engine Code: 55555
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Sport Copter Inc
Kit Model: LIGHTNING

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51670676
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A771BE
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Registrant

Keyes Mark S
C/O Dental Clinic
Po Box 652
Tyrone, OK, 739510652
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
KEYES CAROLYN M

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 29, 2004
Airworthiness May 27, 2005
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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