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N6497 V

Jones BABY ACE MOD CJ-1 · 1971 · Norwalk, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N6497 is a 1971 Jones BABY ACE MOD CJ-1 (serial CJ-100), registered to Westrum Durl Troy (individual) in Norwalk, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1978 (48 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A889F7. Westrum Durl Troy holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Westrum Durl Troy
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Norwalk, IA
Serial number
CJ-100
Year built
1971 · 55 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A889F7 · 52104767 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 9, 2024
Airworthiness date
Sep 8, 1978
Last FAA activity
Mar 9, 2024
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2031
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
17003

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0562203

Jones BABY ACE MOD CJ-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6497
Serial Number: CJ-100
Year Manufactured: 1971
ACFTREF Code: 0562203
Engine Code: 17003
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): 52104767
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A889F7
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Registrant

Westrum Durl Troy
Individual
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208 Center Street Pl
Norwalk, IA, 502111606
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 9, 2024
Airworthiness Sep 8, 1978
Expiration Mar 31, 2031
Last Activity Mar 9, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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