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N7068V V

Messingschlager Keith RANS S-18 · 2003 · Casa Grande, AZ

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N7068V is a 2003 Messingschlager Keith RANS S-18 (serial 11141964), registered to Kness Richard P (individual) in Casa Grande, AZ. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2009 (17 years ago). It carries a Rotax 582SER engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A96E5C. Kness Richard P holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kness Richard P
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Casa Grande, AZ
Serial number
11141964
Year built
2003 · 23 yrs old
Airworthiness class
48A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A96E5C · 52267134 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 2, 2015
Airworthiness date
Feb 1, 2009
Last FAA activity
Dec 17, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 582SER
Engine type
2-Cycle Piston
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
55556

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05902X5

Messingschlager Keith RANS S-18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55556

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 582SER
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7068V
Serial Number: 11141964
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05902X5
Engine Code: 55556
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48A
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52267134
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A96E5C
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Registrant

Kness Richard P
Individual
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586 N San Ricardo Trl
Casa Grande, AZ, 851948518
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 2, 2015
Airworthiness Feb 1, 2009
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Dec 17, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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