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N81042 V

Johnson Donald L ORIGINAL DESIGN · 1996

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05628EC

Johnson Donald L ORIGINAL DESIGN
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63501

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: CONVERSION
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 36 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N81042
Serial Number: 101
Year Manufactured: 1996
ACFTREF Code: 05628EC
Engine Code: 63501
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52606133
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB0C5B
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Registrant

Shafer Cristofer D
30849 W 174Th St
Lawson, MO, 640629295
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 14, 2014
Airworthiness Mar 27, 1996
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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