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N74EC V

Dehavilland HORNET MOTH DH 87B · 1938 · Eighty Four, PA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N74EC is a 1938 Dehavilland HORNET MOTH DH 87B (serial 8161), registered to Woodlands Toy Store LP (partnership) in Eighty Four, PA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2005 (21 years ago). It carries a Dehav Eng GIPSY MAJOR engine rated at 140 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A9F098. Woodlands Toy Store LP holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Woodlands Toy Store LP
Owner type
Partnership
Based in
Eighty Four, PA
Serial number
8161
Year built
1938 · 88 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A9F098 · 52370230 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 29, 2005
Airworthiness date
May 8, 2005
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Dehav Eng GIPSY MAJOR
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
140 hp
Power per seat
35 hp
FAA engine code
20004

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2801013

Dehavilland HORNET MOTH DH 87B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 20004

Manufacturer: Dehav Eng
Model: GIPSY MAJOR
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N74EC
Serial Number: 8161
Year Manufactured: 1938
ACFTREF Code: 2801013
Engine Code: 20004
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): 52370230
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9F098
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Registrant

Woodlands Toy Store LP
Partnership
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1019 Route 519 Bldg 5
Eighty Four, PA, 153302813
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 29, 2005
Airworthiness May 8, 2005
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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