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N78RW V

Waldemarson WICHAWK · 1979

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05655H1

Waldemarson WICHAWK
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17026

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: O-470 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 230 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78RW
Serial Number: 64
Year Manufactured: 1979
ACFTREF Code: 05655H1
Engine Code: 17026
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): 52507671
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA8FB9
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Registrant

Branson Matthew R
10241 Odell Ct
Granger, IN, 465304608
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 27, 2023
Airworthiness May 2, 2025
Expiration Oct 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 27, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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