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N8517 V

Rare Aircraft Ltd WACO CTO · 2012 · Galveston, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8517 is a 2012 Rare Aircraft Ltd WACO CTO (serial 2509), registered to Scallywag Air LLC (LLC) in Galveston, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2012 (14 years ago). It carries a Jacobs R-755B2 engine rated at 275 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABAE5C. Scallywag Air LLC holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Scallywag Air LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Galveston, TX
Serial number
2509
Year built
2012 · 14 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABAE5C · 52727134 octal
Certificate issued
May 6, 2021
Airworthiness date
Jul 11, 2012
Last FAA activity
May 12, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Jacobs R-755B2
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
275 hp
Power per seat
92 hp
FAA engine code
35023

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05631ZN

Rare Aircraft Ltd WACO CTO
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 35023

Manufacturer: Jacobs
Model: R-755B2
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 275 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8517
Serial Number: 2509
Year Manufactured: 2012
ACFTREF Code: 05631ZN
Engine Code: 35023
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52727134
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABAE5C
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Registrant

Scallywag Air LLC
LLC
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9150 Jamaica Bch
Galveston, TX, 775549644
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 6, 2021
Airworthiness Jul 11, 2012
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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