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N838VK V

Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · 2007

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Last known — 5 days ago N838VK
Observed 2026-06-23 19:22:17 MST
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Ground speed
127 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,625 ft
Track
153.0°
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Lat 48.64929, Lng -122.75461
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5150012

Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17246

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: TSIO-550-C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N838VK
Serial Number: 42559
Year Manufactured: 2007
ACFTREF Code: 5150012
Engine Code: 17246
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52673767
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB77F7
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Registrant

Hepburn Joseph
Po Box 451
Towanda, KS, 671440451
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 5, 2019
Airworthiness Jul 15, 2019
Expiration Sep 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 2, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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