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N685JM V

Cessna 188B · 1974

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2073007

Cessna 188B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17026

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: O-470 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 230 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N685JM
Serial Number: 18801992
Year Manufactured: 1974
ACFTREF Code: 2073007
Engine Code: 17026
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52213236
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9169E

Registrant

Ballard Aviation
24605 Sybil Ln
Waynesville, MO, 655833414
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
BALLARD CHARLIE S
BALLARD JOSHUA D

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 17, 2018
Airworthiness Jan 15, 1975
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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