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N78NP V

Palumbo Nathan M THORP T-18 · 2002

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05611PO

Palumbo Nathan M THORP T-18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78NP
Serial Number: 444
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05611PO
Engine Code: 41508
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): 52507547
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8F67
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Registrant

Heaton Justin
331 Allentown Loop
Lufkin, TX, 759044100
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 20, 2023
Airworthiness May 2, 2002
Expiration Dec 31, 2030
Last Activity Dec 20, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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