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N703VV V

Engineering & Research 415-C · 1946 · Chesterfield, VA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N703VV is a 1946 Engineering & Research 415-C (serial 3230), registered to Bowers Airplanes LLC (LLC) in Chesterfield, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1955 (71 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp, the engine on 28% of registered Engineering & Research 415-Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A961A2. It is one of 160 Engineering & Research 415-C aircraft on the FAA registry. Bowers Airplanes LLC holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bowers Airplanes LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Chesterfield, VA
Serial number
3230
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A961A2 · 52260642 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 7, 2024
Airworthiness date
Sep 17, 1955
Last FAA activity
Mar 7, 2024
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2031
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

45 of the 158 registered Engineering & Research 415-C carry this engine (28%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a961a2
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0420302

Engineering & Research 415-C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N703VV
Serial Number: 3230
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 0420302
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52260642
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A961A2

Registrant

Bowers Airplanes LLC
LLC
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12840 Vest Rd
Chesterfield, VA, 238382033
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 7, 2024
Airworthiness Sep 17, 1955
Expiration Mar 31, 2031
Last Activity Mar 7, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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