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Giffin THORP T-18

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 89510A4

Giffin 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: N78WG
Serial Number: 865
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 89510A4
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52510050
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9028
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Registrant

Barros Da Costa Cristiano Manuel
750 N 43Rd St Apt 57
Grand Forks, ND, 582031903
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 22, 2024
Airworthiness Dec 18, 1979
Expiration Nov 30, 2031
Last Activity Nov 22, 2024
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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