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Mark Sturm VELOCITY 173-FG-E · 2016

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634RM

Mark Sturm VELOCITY 173-FG-E
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41835

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-C1E6
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N653TS
Serial Number: DMO 352
Year Manufactured: 2016
ACFTREF Code: 05634RM
Engine Code: 41835
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Velocity Inc
Kit Model: 173 ELITE FG

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52114631
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A89999
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Registrant

Sturm Mark I
8441 Wilson Hurley Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM, 87122
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 21, 2015
Airworthiness Jul 28, 2016
Expiration Dec 31, 2028
Last Activity Jul 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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