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N71DB V

Blanton WICHAWK · 1971 · Wichita, KS

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N71DB is a 1971 Blanton WICHAWK (serial 1), registered to Blanton Robert D (co-owner) in Wichita, KS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1980 (46 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A97A01. Blanton Robert D holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Blanton Robert D
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Wichita, KS
Serial number
1
Year built
1971 · 55 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A97A01 · 52275001 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 3, 2009
Airworthiness date
Jul 1, 1980
Last FAA activity
Oct 20, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
41514

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

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ICAO24: a97a01
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0561902

Blanton WICHAWK
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N71DB
Serial Number: 1
Year Manufactured: 1971
ACFTREF Code: 0561902
Engine Code: 41514
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52275001
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A97A01
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Registrant

Blanton Robert D
Co-Owner
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7535 E Oxford Ct
Wichita, KS, 672261714
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
BLANTON CAROLYN J

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 3, 2009
Airworthiness Jul 1, 1980
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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