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N5863W V

West Bill D EXPLORER

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634JC

West Bill D EXPLORER
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5863W
Serial Number: K 597
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 05634JC
Engine Code:
Status: V (V)
Certification:
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51707410
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A78F08

Registrant

West Bill D
1800 Sw 15Th St
Bell, FL, 326192262
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 18, 2015
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Oct 24, 2025
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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