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Stephen J Hoffman MS-500 · 2018

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634S6

Stephen J Hoffman MS-500
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 05406

Manufacturer: Argus
Model: AS10-P
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N778MS
Serial Number: 4
Year Manufactured: 2018
ACFTREF Code: 05634S6
Engine Code: 05406
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): 52503743
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA87E3
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Registrant

Hoffman Stephen J
4802 Oleander St
Seabrook, TX, 775862034
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 12, 2016
Airworthiness May 23, 2018
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Jul 18, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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