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N78Y V

Todd E Thomas WITTMAN TAILWIND W8M · 1984

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9790845

Todd E Thomas WITTMAN TAILWIND W8M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41506

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-290 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78Y
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: 1984
ACFTREF Code: 9790845
Engine Code: 41506
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): 52510123
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9053
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Registrant

Doster Michael L
16756 N Gentry Dr
Nampa, ID, 836874111
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 29, 2009
Airworthiness Aug 8, 1985
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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