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N65K V

Engineering & Research 415-C · 1946 · Tawas City, MI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N65K is a 1946 Engineering & Research 415-C (serial 2493), registered to Poland Linda J (individual) in Tawas City, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027. It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp, the engine on 28% of registered Engineering & Research 415-Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A88B42. It is one of 160 Engineering & Research 415-C aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Poland Linda J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Tawas City, MI
Serial number
2493
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A88B42 · 52105502 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 22, 1990
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

45 of the 158 registered Engineering & Research 415-C carry this engine (28%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a88b42
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420302

Engineering & Research 415-C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N65K
Serial Number: 2493
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 0420302
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52105502
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A88B42

Registrant

Poland Linda J
Individual
644 Meadow Rd
Tawas City, MI, 487639525
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 22, 1990
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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