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N7257C V

Lockheed PV-2 · 1945

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5260106

Lockheed PV-2
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 10
Cruise: 112 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52026

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-2800 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 2,000 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7257C
Serial Number: 37270
Year Manufactured: 1945
ACFTREF Code: 5260106
Engine Code: 52026
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52334557
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9B96F
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Registrant

Kropp Robert A
208 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ, 852016623
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 30, 2012
Airworthiness Apr 16, 1969
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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