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N8497J V

Grumman HU-16B · 1953

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950408

Grumman HU-16B
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Cruise: 146 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8497J
Serial Number: 49-099
Year Manufactured: 1953
ACFTREF Code: 3950408
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 34
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52722236
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA49E
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Registrant

E-Commerce Education Foundation
7419 S Jackson Ave
Tulsa, OK, 741322308
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 1, 2009
Airworthiness Nov 22, 1988
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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