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N77XL V

Novotny BENSEN B-8M · 1974

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1302149

Novotny BENSEN B-8M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 39 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63501

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: CONVERSION
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 36 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N77XL
Serial Number: 1212
Year Manufactured: 1974
ACFTREF Code: 1302149
Engine Code: 63501
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52464306
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA68C6
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Registrant

Mcguinn James J
Old Government Road
32902 County Road #15
Hinckley, MN, 55037
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 29, 2016
Airworthiness Mar 30, 1978
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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