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N697S V

Buckbee Robert E RANS S7S · 2006

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05621EL

Buckbee Robert E RANS S7S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55572

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912ULS SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N697S
Serial Number: 0605406
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05621EL
Engine Code: 55572
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Rans Inc
Kit Model: RANS S7S

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52243107
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A94647
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Registrant

Buckbee Robert E
2504 Savannah Ct
College Station, TX, 778454114
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 10, 2006
Airworthiness Oct 9, 2006
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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