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N779AX V

Dornier DO 27 B1 · 1957 · Fonda, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N779AX is a 1957 Dornier DO 27 B1 (serial 147), registered to Reiff Delbert J (individual) in Fonda, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1987 (39 years ago). It carries a Lycoming GO-480 SERIES engine rated at 295 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA8A8C. It is one of 2 Dornier DO 27 B1 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Reiff Delbert J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Fonda, IA
Serial number
147
Year built
1957 · 69 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA8A8C · 52505214 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 23, 2011
Airworthiness date
Sep 14, 1987
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming GO-480 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
295 hp
Power per seat
37 hp
FAA engine code
41527

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2990721

Dornier DO 27 B1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41527

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: GO-480 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 295 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N779AX
Serial Number: 147
Year Manufactured: 1957
ACFTREF Code: 2990721
Engine Code: 41527
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): 52505214
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8A8C
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Registrant

Reiff Delbert J
Individual
609 N Main St
Fonda, IA, 505401014
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 23, 2011
Airworthiness Sep 14, 1987
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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