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N85303 V

Grumman HU-16B · 1951

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950408

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

Engine — CODE 67020

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-1820 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,475 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N85303
Serial Number: 51-5303
Year Manufactured: 1951
ACFTREF Code: 3950408
Engine Code: 67020
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52732361
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB4F1
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Registrant

Duckbutt Llc
3855 Ambrosia St Ste 304
Castle Rock, CO, 801093959
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 18, 2024
Airworthiness Feb 4, 2023
Expiration Apr 30, 2031
Last Activity Apr 18, 2024
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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