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N8501W V

Fairchild C-119 · 1952

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3372102

Fairchild C-119
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 52
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67041

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R3350-42
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 3,250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8501W
Serial Number: 10880
Year Manufactured: 1952
ACFTREF Code: 3372102
Engine Code: 67041
Status: V (V)
Certification: 30
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52724750
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA9E8
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Registrant

Reffett John S
Po Box 770863
Eagle River, AK, 995770863
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 30, 2017
Airworthiness Apr 27, 1981
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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