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N659MA V

American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB · 2006 · Winnemucca, NV

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N659MA is a 2006 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB (serial 1023-2006), registered to Stringham Charles A (individual) in Winnemucca, NV. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2006 (20 years ago). It carries a Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 27% of registered American Champion Aircraft 8KCABs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A8AF3D. It is one of 449 American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB aircraft on the FAA registry. Stringham Charles A holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Stringham Charles A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Winnemucca, NV
Serial number
1023-2006
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NA
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A8AF3D · 52127475 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 8, 2019
Airworthiness date
May 12, 2006
Last FAA activity
Apr 6, 2026
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
41883

119 of the 433 registered American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB carry this engine (27%), across 10 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a8af3d
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2121000

American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41883

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: AEIO-360-H1B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N659MA
Serial Number: 1023-2006
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 2121000
Engine Code: 41883
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NA
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52127475
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8AF3D

Registrant

Stringham Charles A
Individual
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4165 Autumn Hills Dr
Winnemucca, NV, 894456100
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 8, 2019
Airworthiness May 12, 2006
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Apr 6, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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