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N78JN V

Zimmerman STEPHENS AKRO · 1971 · Seattle, WA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N78JN is a 1971 Zimmerman STEPHENS AKRO (serial 434), registered to Museum Of Flight Foundation (corporation) in Seattle, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1980 (46 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA8F02. Museum Of Flight Foundation holds 42 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Museum Of Flight Foundation
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Seattle, WA
Serial number
434
Year built
1971 · 55 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA8F02 · 52507402 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 23, 1995
Airworthiness date
Jul 2, 1980
Last FAA activity
May 12, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2028
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
41514

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611D0

Zimmerman STEPHENS AKRO
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 58 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78JN
Serial Number: 434
Year Manufactured: 1971
ACFTREF Code: 05611D0
Engine Code: 41514
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52507402
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8F02
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Registrant

Museum Of Flight Foundation
Corporation
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9404 E Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA, 981084097
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 23, 1995
Airworthiness Jul 2, 1980
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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