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N80972 V

Valentine James L VANS 6A · 2000 · Saint Cloud, MN

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N80972 is a 2000 Valentine James L VANS 6A (serial 60081), registered to Porter Timothy D (co-owner) in Saint Cloud, MN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2000 (25 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB06B4. Porter Timothy D holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Porter Timothy D
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Saint Cloud, MN
Serial number
60081
Year built
2000 · 26 yrs old
Kit
Vans Aircraft Inc RV-6A
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB06B4 · 52603264 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 15, 2022
Airworthiness date
Nov 14, 2000
Last FAA activity
Jul 7, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2029
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41508

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056071N

Valentine James L VANS 6A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N80972
Serial Number: 60081
Year Manufactured: 2000
ACFTREF Code: 056071N
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-6A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52603264
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB06B4
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Registrant

Porter Timothy D
Co-Owner
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1175 39Th Ave Se
Saint Cloud, MN, 563044636
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
OLSON REBECCA L

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 15, 2022
Airworthiness Nov 14, 2000
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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