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N587JL V

Theodore A Lang LIGHTNING XS · 2021

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05639YU

Theodore A Lang LIGHTNING XS
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17490

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IOX340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N587JL
Serial Number: 187
Year Manufactured: 2021
ACFTREF Code: 05639YU
Engine Code: 17490
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Arion Aircraft Llc
Kit Model: LIGHTNING XS

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51710274
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A790BC
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Registrant

Lang Theodore A
2563 Smith Rd
Lambertville, MI, 481449413
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 9, 2021
Airworthiness Dec 28, 2021
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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