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N8505A V

Fairchild C-119F · 1953

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3372107

Fairchild C-119F
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 78
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67040

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-3350-34&91
Type: Turbo-jet
Horsepower: 325 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8505A
Serial Number: 179
Year Manufactured: 1953
ACFTREF Code: 3372107
Engine Code: 67040
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52725140
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABAA60
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Registrant

Sheppard Harold Jr
39 Bruma Rd
Riverton, WY, 825018974
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
SHEPPARD TRUCKING

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 30, 2007
Airworthiness Jun 26, 1990
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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