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N57KS V

Sorenson DEFIANT · 2005

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ICAO24: a74d02
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Last known — 1 week ago N57KS
Observed 2026-06-04 15:17:27 MST
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Ground speed
125 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,175 ft
Track
99.0°
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Autopilot target
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Lat 39.11829, Lng -77.61751
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0561939

Sorenson DEFIANT
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N57KS
Serial Number: 86
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 0561939
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51646402
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A74D02
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Registrant

Sorenson Stephen K
11133 Glade Dr
Reston, VA, 201914706
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 5, 2005
Airworthiness Oct 12, 2005
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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