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N8286R V

William Smith NORTH STAR · 1999

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05640GY

William Smith NORTH STAR
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42123

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-E2D
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8286R
Serial Number: 103
Year Manufactured: 1999
ACFTREF Code: 05640GY
Engine Code: 42123
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): 52650715
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB51CD
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Registrant

Huhnke John F
1788 Rolling Ridge Dr
Newburgh, IN, 476308083
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 7, 2021
Airworthiness Oct 19, 2021
Expiration Sep 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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