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N747NF V

Grumman F8F-2 · 1945

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N747NF is a 1945 Grumman F8F-2 (serial 988), registered to Spitfire Ventures Llc in San Antonio, TX. It is one of 9 Grumman F8F-2 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Spitfire Ventures Llc
Based in
San Antonio, TX
Serial number
988
Year built
1945 · 81 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA0DBD · 52406675 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 11, 2023
Airworthiness date
Apr 15, 2009
Last FAA activity
Dec 11, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2030
FAA region
2

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950802

Grumman F8F-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 317 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: N747NF
Serial Number: 988
Year Manufactured: 1945
ACFTREF Code: 3950802
Engine Code: 52026
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52406675
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA0DBD

Registrant

Spitfire Ventures Llc
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10101 Reunion Pl Ste 1000
San Antonio, TX, 782164157
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 11, 2023
Airworthiness Apr 15, 2009
Expiration Dec 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 11, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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