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N6542D V

Bowers Fly Baby 1V · 1967

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 14121LP

Bowers Fly Baby 1V
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 97 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6542D
Serial Number: 63-20
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 14121LP
Engine Code: 17008
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): 52117070
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A89E38

Registrant

Poland Vance B Trustee
4217 Highway P
Wentzville, MO, 633852213
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
POLAND KERRY A TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 23, 2015
Airworthiness Oct 7, 1980
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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