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N7780B V

Douglas DC-6A · 1957 · Fairbanks, AK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N7780B is a 1957 Douglas DC-6A (serial 45372), registered to Everts Air Fuel Inc (corporation) in Fairbanks, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2002 (24 years ago). It carries 4 P & W R-2800 SERIES engines rated at 2,000 hp each (8,000 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA8919. It is one of 7 Douglas DC-6A aircraft on the FAA registry. Everts Air Fuel Inc holds 16 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Everts Air Fuel Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Fairbanks, AK
Serial number
45372
Year built
1957 · 69 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA8919 · 52504431 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 6, 2005
Airworthiness date
Jun 14, 2002
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
5

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W R-2800 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
2,000 hp × 4 (8,000 hp total)
Power per seat
83 hp
FAA engine code
52026

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

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ICAO24: aa8919
Last known — 2 weeks ago N7780B
Observed 2026-10-13 15:18:08 MST
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Ground speed
16 kt
Altitude (baro)
GROUND
Track
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Autopilot target
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Lat 60.56905, Lng -151.24565
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3021706

Douglas DC-6A
Engines: 4
Type: piston
Seats: 96
Cruise: 188 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: N7780B
Serial Number: 45372
Year Manufactured: 1957
ACFTREF Code: 3021706
Engine Code: 52026
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52504431
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8919

Registrant

Everts Air Fuel Inc
Corporation
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Po Box 60908
Fairbanks, AK, 997060908
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 6, 2005
Airworthiness Jun 14, 2002
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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