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N78V V

Johnston Karl S QUESTAIR VENTURE · 1996

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056014A

Johnston Karl S QUESTAIR VENTURE
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17042

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-550 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78V
Serial Number: 29
Year Manufactured: 1996
ACFTREF Code: 056014A
Engine Code: 17042
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): 52510010
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9008

Registrant

Fandler Fred E
4 Hidden Valley Airpark
Denton, TX, 762087302
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 19, 2003
Airworthiness Sep 23, 1996
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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