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N81261 V

Fairchild 24W-46 · 1946

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N81261 is a 1946 Fairchild 24W-46 (serial W46161), registered to Schur David J in La Vernia, TX. It is one of 53 Fairchild 24W-46 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Schur David J
Based in
La Vernia, TX
Serial number
W46161
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB140E · 52612016 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 4, 2024
Airworthiness date
Jul 15, 1956
Last FAA activity
Feb 4, 2024
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2031
FAA region
2

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3370626

Fairchild 24W-46
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 89 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 64504

Manufacturer: Warner
Model: SS165 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 175 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N81261
Serial Number: W46161
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 3370626
Engine Code: 64504
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52612016
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB140E

Registrant

Schur David J
14414 Us Hwy 87W Apt 3C-237
La Vernia, TX, 78121
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 4, 2024
Airworthiness Jul 15, 1956
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 4, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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