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N5830 V

General Aircraft Co THUNDERBIRD W-14 · 1928 · Wayne, PA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5830 is a 1928 General Aircraft Co THUNDERBIRD W-14 (serial 2812), registered to Jenkins George Merritt (individual) in Wayne, PA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2009 (17 years ago). It carries a Curtiss OX-5 engine rated at 90 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A78365. Jenkins George Merritt holds 17 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Jenkins George Merritt
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Wayne, PA
Serial number
2812
Year built
1928 · 98 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A78365 · 51701545 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 17, 2008
Airworthiness date
Aug 24, 2009
Last FAA activity
Jul 7, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Curtiss OX-5
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
90 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
18100

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5190100

General Aircraft Co THUNDERBIRD W-14
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 18100

Manufacturer: Curtiss
Model: OX-5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 90 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5830
Serial Number: 2812
Year Manufactured: 1928
ACFTREF Code: 5190100
Engine Code: 18100
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51701545
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A78365
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Registrant

Jenkins George Merritt
Individual
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131 Iron Works Way
Wayne, PA, 190874200
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 17, 2008
Airworthiness Aug 24, 2009
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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