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N8431 V

Stinson SM-2AA · 1929 · Springfield, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8431 is a 1929 Stinson SM-2AA (serial 1051), registered to George Mike J (individual) in Springfield, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2013 (13 years ago). It carries a Wright R-760-8 engine rated at 235 hp, the engine on 50% of registered Stinson SM-2AAs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB8D79. It is one of 2 Stinson SM-2AA aircraft on the FAA registry. George Mike J holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
George Mike J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Springfield, IL
Serial number
1051
Year built
1929 · 97 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Provisional
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB8D79 · 52706571 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness date
May 17, 2013
Last FAA activity
Apr 7, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright R-760-8
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
235 hp
Power per seat
59 hp
FAA engine code
67118

1 of the 2 registered Stinson SM-2AA carry this engine (50%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8630604

Stinson SM-2AA
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67118

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-760-8
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 235 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8431
Serial Number: 1051
Year Manufactured: 1929
ACFTREF Code: 8630604
Engine Code: 67118
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Provisional
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52706571
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB8D79
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Registrant

George Mike J
Individual
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6 Fox Mill Ln
Springfield, IL, 627129511
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 28, 2023
Airworthiness May 17, 2013
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Apr 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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