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N818BG V

Ahrens Scott D VANS RV-7 · 2017

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Last known — 2 weeks ago N818BG
Observed 2026-06-09 05:55:20 MST
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Ground speed
151 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,125 ft
Track
320.0°
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 46.76289, Lng -96.50940
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05636XA

Ahrens Scott D VANS RV-7
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: N818BG
Serial Number: 72982
Year Manufactured: 2017
ACFTREF Code: 05636XA
Engine Code: 41594
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-7

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52623464
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB2734
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Registrant

Metz Joshua J
46454 127Th St
Peever, SD, 572577701
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 5, 2024
Airworthiness Dec 14, 2017
Expiration Mar 31, 2031
Last Activity Mar 6, 2024
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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