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N617X V

Bell-carson 47G · 1965 · Brackettville, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N617X is a 1965 Bell-carson 47G (serial C-5016), registered to Davis Lloyd L Jr (individual) in Brackettville, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 1975 (51 years ago). It carries a Franklin 6V 350 SERIES engine rated at 235 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A80ACC. Davis Lloyd L Jr holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Davis Lloyd L Jr
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Brackettville, TX
Serial number
C-5016
Year built
1965 · 61 yrs old
Airworthiness class
6131
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A80ACC · 52005314 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 24, 1979
Airworthiness date
Feb 20, 1975
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Franklin 6V 350 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
235 hp
Power per seat
78 hp
FAA engine code
27043

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181001

Bell-carson 47G
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 27043

Manufacturer: Franklin
Model: 6V 350 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 235 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N617X
Serial Number: C-5016
Year Manufactured: 1965
ACFTREF Code: 1181001
Engine Code: 27043
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6131
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52005314
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A80ACC
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Registrant

Davis Lloyd L Jr
Individual
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Po Box 527
Brackettville, TX, 788320527
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 24, 1979
Airworthiness Feb 20, 1975
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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