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N697Z V

Bolkow PHOEBUS A-1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1403008

Bolkow PHOEBUS A-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N697Z
Serial Number: 727
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 1403008
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52243366
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A946F6
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Registrant

Bruno Vassel
1865 E Hickory Ridge Ct
Draper, UT, 840208873
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 11, 2018
Airworthiness Apr 2, 1969
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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