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N717YC V

Richard S Ness PA18-L21 · 2015

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634HJ

Richard S Ness PA18-L21
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 42138

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-B2B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N717YC
Serial Number: 079
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05634HJ
Engine Code: 42138
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Smith Nick Dba Smith Aviation
Kit Model: PA-18 (SUPER CUB)

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52314067
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A99837
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Registrant

Ness Richard Scott
3925 L.15 Ln
Escanaba, MI, 498299621
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 8, 2015
Airworthiness Sep 18, 2015
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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