N6517V — 1973 Aero Commander 685

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N6517V is a 1973 Aero Commander 685 (serial 12037), registered to Desert Flyers Llc in Calexico, CA. It is one of 9 Aero Commander 685 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner: Desert Flyers Llc
Based in: Calexico, CA
Serial number: 12037
Year built: 1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class: Standard – Normal
FAA status: V
Mode-S / ICAO24: A893D2 · 52111722 octal
Certificate issued: Jun 17, 2016
Airworthiness date: Jul 12, 1973
Last FAA activity: Aug 11, 2023
Registration expires: Jun 30, 2029
FAA region: 4

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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

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Mode S (octal): 52111722

ICAO 24-bit (hex): A893D2

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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 Sep 7, 2026

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0141612

Engine — CODE 17035

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