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N717TX V

Gauldin Richard M RANS S-7 · 2009

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056210Z

Gauldin Richard M RANS S-7
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: N717TX
Serial Number: 0499265
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 056210Z
Engine Code: 55572
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Rans Inc
Kit Model: S-7 COURIER

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52313715
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A997CD
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Registrant

Coovert Austin
8146 E 35Th Ave
Denver, CO, 802383472
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 7, 2024
Airworthiness Jan 8, 2009
Expiration Oct 31, 2031
Last Activity Oct 7, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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