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N74MD V

S C Aerostar S A YAK-52TW · 2002 · Richmond, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N74MD is a 2002 S C Aerostar S A YAK-52TW (serial 0212301), registered to Birdwell David W (individual) in Richmond, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2018 (8 years ago). It carries a Aeromotors M-14PFXDK engine rated at 360 hp, the engine on 46% of registered S C Aerostar S A YAK-52TWs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A9F148. It is one of 24 S C Aerostar S A YAK-52TW aircraft on the FAA registry. Birdwell David W holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Birdwell David W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Richmond, TX
Serial number
0212301
Year built
2002 · 24 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A9F148 · 52370510 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness date
Apr 19, 2018
Last FAA activity
Sep 22, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2029
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Aeromotors M-14PFXDK
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
360 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
00500

11 of the 24 registered S C Aerostar S A YAK-52TW carry this engine (46%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a9f148
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1140001

S C Aerostar S A YAK-52TW
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00500

Manufacturer: Aeromotors
Model: M-14PFXDK
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 360 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N74MD
Serial Number: 0212301
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 1140001
Engine Code: 00500
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52370510
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9F148

Registrant

Birdwell David W
Individual
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23 W Kitty Hawk St
Richmond, TX, 774069710
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness Apr 19, 2018
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 22, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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