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N8501W V

Fairchild C-119 · 1952 · Eagle River, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8501W is a 1952 Fairchild C-119 (serial 10880), registered to Reffett John S (individual) in Eagle River, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1981 (45 years ago). It carries 2 Wright R3350-42 engines rated at 3,250 hp each (6,500 hp total), the engine on 50% of registered Fairchild C-119s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABA9E8. It is one of 2 Fairchild C-119 aircraft on the FAA registry. Reffett John S holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Reffett John S
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Eagle River, AK
Serial number
10880
Year built
1952 · 74 yrs old
Airworthiness class
30
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABA9E8 · 52724750 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 30, 2017
Airworthiness date
Apr 27, 1981
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright R3350-42
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
3,250 hp × 2 (6,500 hp total)
Power per seat
125 hp
FAA engine code
67041

1 of the 2 registered Fairchild C-119 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 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

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Transponder / ADS-B

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

Reffett John S
Individual
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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 Sep 7, 2026

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