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N790N V

Wilson Special W - 1 · 1932

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0560169

Wilson Special W - 1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N790N
Serial Number: 1
Year Manufactured: 1932
ACFTREF Code: 0560169
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52534461
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAB931

Registrant

Wilson Archie Clark
3985 E Twelve Oaks Pl
Hernando, FL, 344422169
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 16, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 4, 1961
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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