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N643R V

Raffensparger BD-4 · 1978

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1130434

Raffensparger BD-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 119 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N643R
Serial Number: 643
Year Manufactured: 1978
ACFTREF Code: 1130434
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52070727
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A871D7
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Registrant

Showerman Michael
6709 N East Arrowhead Dr
Urbana, IL, 618029723
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 28, 2006
Airworthiness Dec 29, 1980
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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