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N78691 V

Noorduyn UC-64A · 1944 · Bethel, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N78691 is a 1944 Noorduyn UC-64A (serial 637), registered to Renfro Michael Wade (individual) in Bethel, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 2005 (20 years ago). It carries a P&W R1340 SERIES engine rated at 600 hp, the engine on 75% of registered Noorduyn UC-64As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AAAA7D. It is one of 5 Noorduyn UC-64A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Renfro Michael Wade
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Bethel, AK
Serial number
637
Year built
1944 · 82 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAAA7D · 52525175 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 2, 2016
Airworthiness date
Dec 8, 2005
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R1340 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
600 hp
Power per seat
67 hp
FAA engine code
52016

3 of the 4 registered Noorduyn UC-64A carry this engine (75%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6330204

Noorduyn UC-64A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 9
Cruise: 97 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78691
Serial Number: 637
Year Manufactured: 1944
ACFTREF Code: 6330204
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52525175
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAAA7D
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Registrant

Renfro Michael Wade
Individual
Po Box 872
Bethel, AK, 995590872
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 2, 2016
Airworthiness Dec 8, 2005
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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