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N6517V V

Aero Commander 685 · 1973

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0141612

Aero Commander 685
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 9
Cruise: 88 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17035

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: GTSIO-520-C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 340 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6517V
Serial Number: 12037
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 0141612
Engine Code: 17035
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52111722
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A893D2

Registrant

Desert Flyers Llc
Po Box 9017 Pmb 10644
Calexico, CA, 922329017
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 17, 2016
Airworthiness Jul 12, 1973
Expiration Jun 30, 2029
Last Activity Aug 11, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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