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N68431 V

Howard Aircraft DGA-15P · 1943 · Tonka Bay, MN

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N68431 is a 1943 Howard Aircraft DGA-15P (serial 991), registered to Wagner Ron J (individual) in Tonka Bay, MN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1960 (66 years ago). It carries a P&W R-985 SERIES engine rated at 450 hp, the engine on 86% of registered Howard Aircraft DGA-15Ps. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A914EE. It is one of 96 Howard Aircraft DGA-15P aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wagner Ron J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Tonka Bay, MN
Serial number
991
Year built
1943 · 83 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A914EE · 52212356 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 11, 2023
Airworthiness date
Sep 12, 1960
Last FAA activity
Mar 11, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
Central

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
450 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
52008

72 of the 84 registered Howard Aircraft DGA-15P carry this engine (86%), 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: a914ee
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Last known — 1 week ago N68431
Observed 2026-09-27 11:23:56 MST
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Ground speed
133 kt
Altitude (baro)
6,350 ft
Track
317.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 39.99801, Lng -87.12489
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4690506

Howard Aircraft DGA-15P
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 5
Cruise: 130 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N68431
Serial Number: 991
Year Manufactured: 1943
ACFTREF Code: 4690506
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52212356
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A914EE
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Registrant

Wagner Ron J
Individual
55 Northrup Ave
Tonka Bay, MN, 553318575
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 11, 2023
Airworthiness Sep 12, 1960
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Mar 11, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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