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N661 V

Thompson THOMPSON CRAFT A-1 · 1973 · Arcadia, FL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N661 is a 1973 Thompson THOMPSON CRAFT A-1 (serial 1), registered to Thompson Halden H (individual) in Arcadia, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2027. It carries a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine rated at 40 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A8B7EF.

Registered owner
Thompson Halden H
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Arcadia, FL
Serial number
1
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A8B7EF · 52133757 octal
Certificate issued
May 10, 2011
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2027
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A40 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
40 hp
Power per seat
40 hp
FAA engine code
17001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0562470

Thompson THOMPSON CRAFT A-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17001

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A40 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 40 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N661
Serial Number: 1
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 0562470
Engine Code: 17001
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): 52133757
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8B7EF
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Registrant

Thompson Halden H
Individual
7115 Se Airfield Ave
Arcadia, FL, 342667825
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 10, 2011
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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