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N5978 V

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · 1951

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2808002

Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5978
Serial Number: 308
Year Manufactured: 1951
ACFTREF Code: 2808002
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51735330
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7BAD8
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Registrant

Fulton William James
Po Box 8837
Kodiak, AK, 996158837
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 29, 2019
Airworthiness Oct 23, 1980
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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