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N8053R V

Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES · 2007

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056235W

Harvey Patten RANS S-6ES
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 34804

Manufacturer: Jabiru
Model: 3300A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 120 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8053R
Serial Number: 08061764
Year Manufactured: 2007
ACFTREF Code: 056235W
Engine Code: 34804
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Rans Inc
Kit Model: S-6ES

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52573501
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAF741
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Registrant

Richards Kenneth D
847 River Ranch Ct
Fruita, CO, 815218436
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 25, 2024
Airworthiness Mar 10, 2018
Expiration May 31, 2031
Last Activity May 25, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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