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N669BS V

Rans S12 · 1998 · Grinnell, IA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N669BS is a 1998 Rans S12 (serial 1004692), registered to Billman David E (individual) in Grinnell, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2018 (8 years ago). It carries a Rotax R670 engine rated at 87 hp, the engine on 7% of registered Rans S12s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A8D5D2. It is one of 15 Rans S12 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Billman David E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Grinnell, IA
Serial number
1004692
Year built
1998 · 28 yrs old
Airworthiness class
48A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A8D5D2 · 52152722 octal
Certificate issued
May 15, 2024
Airworthiness date
Jul 25, 2018
Last FAA activity
May 15, 2024
Registration expires
May 31, 2031
FAA region
3

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax R670
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
87 hp
Power per seat
44 hp
FAA engine code
55605

1 of the 14 registered Rans S12 carry this engine (7%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a8d5d2
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0590028

Rans S12
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55605

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: R670
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 87 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N669BS
Serial Number: 1004692
Year Manufactured: 1998
ACFTREF Code: 0590028
Engine Code: 55605
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48A
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52152722
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8D5D2

Registrant

Billman David E
Individual
4131 70Th St
Grinnell, IA, 501128054
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 15, 2024
Airworthiness Jul 25, 2018
Expiration May 31, 2031
Last Activity May 15, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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