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N77645 V

Fairchild 24R-46A · 1947 · Poplar Grove, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N77645 is a 1947 Fairchild 24R-46A (serial R-46345), registered to Korta Stephen E (individual) in Poplar Grove, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Fairchild 6-440 SERIES engine rated at 200 hp, the engine on 85% of registered Fairchild 24R-46As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA8253. It is one of 15 Fairchild 24R-46A aircraft on the FAA registry. Korta Stephen E holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Korta Stephen E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Poplar Grove, IL
Serial number
R-46345
Year built
1947 · 79 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA8253 · 52501123 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 21, 1998
Airworthiness date
Mar 30, 1956
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Fairchild 6-440 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
200 hp
Power per seat
50 hp
FAA engine code
26003

11 of the 13 registered Fairchild 24R-46A carry this engine (85%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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

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Last known — 1 month ago N77645
Observed 2026-09-13 06:45:19 MST
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Ground speed
90 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,600 ft
Track
292.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 42.34593, Lng -88.91298
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3370516

Fairchild 24R-46A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 89 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 26003

Manufacturer: Fairchild
Model: 6-440 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N77645
Serial Number: R-46345
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 3370516
Engine Code: 26003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52501123
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8253
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Registrant

Korta Stephen E
Individual
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2734 Stearman St
Poplar Grove, IL, 610658248
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 21, 1998
Airworthiness Mar 30, 1956
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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