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N83VV V

Lake Aircraft Inc LA250 · 1987 · San Luis Obispo, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N83VV is a 1987 Lake Aircraft Inc LA250 (serial 051), registered to Mccaul Benjamin (individual) in San Luis Obispo, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 2002 (23 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine rated at 300 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB57F0. It is one of 2 Lake Aircraft Inc LA250 aircraft on the FAA registry. Mccaul Benjamin holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Mccaul Benjamin
Owner type
Individual
Based in
San Luis Obispo, CA
Serial number
051
Year built
1987 · 39 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB57F0 · 52653760 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 26, 2017
Airworthiness date
Dec 12, 2002
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-540 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
50 hp
FAA engine code
41530

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056141J

Lake Aircraft Inc LA250
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 41530

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N83VV
Serial Number: 051
Year Manufactured: 1987
ACFTREF Code: 056141J
Engine Code: 41530
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52653760
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB57F0
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Registrant

Mccaul Benjamin
Individual
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1368 Sonrisa Ct
San Luis Obispo, CA, 934054809
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 26, 2017
Airworthiness Dec 12, 2002
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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