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N78Z V

Grumman G-44 · 1941

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3951502

Grumman G-44
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 5
Cruise: 114 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 26003

Manufacturer: Fairchild
Model: 6-440 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N78Z
Serial Number: 1214
Year Manufactured: 1941
ACFTREF Code: 3951502
Engine Code: 26003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52510154
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA906C
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Registrant

Sturges Patrick M
10875 Se 24Th Street Rd
Silver Springs, FL, 344882315
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 18, 2002
Airworthiness Sep 21, 1955
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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