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N68VS V

Beech E33 · 1968 · Arvada, CO

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N68VS is a 1968 Beech E33 (serial CD-1182), registered to Ritter Robert D (individual) in Arvada, CO. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1972 (54 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine rated at 260 hp, the engine on 90% of registered Beech E33s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A902CA. It is one of 63 Beech E33 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Ritter Robert D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Arvada, CO
Serial number
CD-1182
Year built
1968 · 58 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Utility
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A902CA · 52201312 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 4, 2004
Airworthiness date
Jan 16, 1972
Last FAA activity
Feb 15, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027
FAA region
S

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
17027

56 of the 62 registered Beech E33 carry this engine (90%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a902ca
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Last known — 3 weeks ago N68VS
Observed 2026-10-01 12:29:19 MST
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Ground speed
155 kt
Altitude (baro)
8,500 ft
Track
231.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 40.21477, Lng -105.08606
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151422

Beech E33
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 120 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17027

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: I0-470 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N68VS
Serial Number: CD-1182
Year Manufactured: 1968
ACFTREF Code: 1151422
Engine Code: 17027
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52201312
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A902CA
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Registrant

Ritter Robert D
Individual
12015 W 75Th Pl
Arvada, CO, 800055313
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 4, 2004
Airworthiness Jan 16, 1972
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Feb 15, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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