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N797JB V

Beatty James J Sr RV-6A · Essex Junction, VT

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N797JB is a Beatty James J Sr RV-6A (serial 24568), registered to Desmarais Robert J (individual) in Essex Junction, VT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2008 (18 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AAD2D0.

Registered owner
Desmarais Robert J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Essex Junction, VT
Serial number
24568
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6A
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAD2D0 · 52551320 octal
Certificate issued
May 23, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jul 22, 2008
Last FAA activity
May 23, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2030
FAA region
Western

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1A
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41594

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617DF

Beatty James J Sr RV-6A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N797JB
Serial Number: 24568
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05617DF
Engine Code: 41594
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-6A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52551320
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAD2D0
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Registrant

Desmarais Robert J
Individual
399 Old Stage Rd
Essex Junction, VT, 054522517
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 23, 2023
Airworthiness Jul 22, 2008
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity May 23, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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