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N5983L V

American AA-1 · 1969

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0630610

American AA-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41505

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-235 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5983L
Serial Number: AA1-0283
Year Manufactured: 1969
ACFTREF Code: 0630610
Engine Code: 41505
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51736753
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7BDEB

Registrant

Watson Thomas M Iii
Po Box 1866
Lampasas, TX, 765500015
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 22, 2025
Airworthiness Nov 12, 1969
Expiration May 31, 2032
Last Activity May 27, 2025
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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