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John D Watkins VANS RV-12 · 2020

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05635PZ

John D Watkins VANS RV-12
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 33798

Manufacturer: Honda
Model: 1.5L GDI
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 174 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N796DK
Serial Number: 120607
Year Manufactured: 2020
ACFTREF Code: 05635PZ
Engine Code: 33798
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-12

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52547244
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AACEA4
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Registrant

Watkins John D
3505 Kings Church Rd
Taylorsville, KY, 400717906
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
WATKINS NANCY L

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 13, 2017
Airworthiness May 28, 2021
Expiration Apr 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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