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N779W V

Bellanca CH400 SKYROCKET · 1930

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N779W is a 1930 Bellanca CH400 SKYROCKET (serial 617), registered to Jenkins George Merritt in Wayne, PA. It is one of 2 Bellanca CH400 SKYROCKET aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Jenkins George Merritt
Based in
Wayne, PA
Serial number
617
Year built
1930 · 96 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA8C6A · 52506152 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 19, 2006
Last FAA activity
May 26, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2028
FAA region
1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1200402

Bellanca CH400 SKYROCKET
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 104 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N779W
Serial Number: 617
Year Manufactured: 1930
ACFTREF Code: 1200402
Engine Code: 52008
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): 52506152
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8C6A
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Registrant

Jenkins George Merritt
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131 Iron Works Way
Wayne, PA, 190874200
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 19, 2006
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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