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N709Y V

American Airplane & Engine PILGRIM 100B · 1931 · Anchorage, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N709Y is a 1931 American Airplane & Engine PILGRIM 100B (serial 6605), registered to Alaska Aviation Museum (corporation) in Anchorage, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1953 (73 years ago). It carries a P&W R1340 SERIES engine rated at 600 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A97823. It is one of 2 American Airplane & Engine PILGRIM 100B aircraft on the FAA registry. Alaska Aviation Museum holds 20 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Alaska Aviation Museum
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Anchorage, AK
Serial number
6605
Year built
1931 · 95 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A97823 · 52274043 octal
Certificate issued
May 17, 2012
Airworthiness date
May 25, 1953
Last FAA activity
May 12, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2028
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R1340 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
600 hp
Power per seat
60 hp
FAA engine code
52016

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ICAO24: a97823
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0620104

American Airplane & Engine PILGRIM 100B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 10
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N709Y
Serial Number: 6605
Year Manufactured: 1931
ACFTREF Code: 0620104
Engine Code: 52016
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): 52274043
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A97823
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Registrant

Alaska Aviation Museum
Corporation
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4721 Aircraft Dr
Anchorage, AK, 995021080
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 17, 2012
Airworthiness May 25, 1953
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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