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N8491K V

Phillips Paul D VANS RV-6 · 2002

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05614J2

Phillips Paul D VANS RV-6
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41818

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-A1A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8491K
Serial Number: 21069
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 05614J2
Engine Code: 41818
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-6

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52721715
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA3CD
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Registrant

Kohler Michael J
37746 Maplehill St
Harrison Township, MI, 480452733
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 31, 2011
Airworthiness Oct 26, 2002
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 29, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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