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James T Palmer VANS RV 7A

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05633RV

James T Palmer VANS RV 7A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42151

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-D2B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5972C
Serial Number: 73905
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05633RV
Engine Code: 42151
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV7A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51735011
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7BA09
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Registrant

Pyler Stephen R
301 47Th Ave N
North Myrtle Beach, SC, 295821447
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 19, 2021
Airworthiness Sep 6, 2014
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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