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Keith R Ellis Ii ELLIS RV-7A · 2018

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056364X

Keith R Ellis Ii ELLIS RV-7A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 24700

Manufacturer: Eci
Model: IOX-360
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 188 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N853DF
Serial Number: 74594
Year Manufactured: 2018
ACFTREF Code: 056364X
Engine Code: 24700
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV7A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52731316
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB2CE

Registrant

Ellis Keith Raymond Iii
Po Box 22624
Eagan, MN, 551220624
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 30, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 3, 2018
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity Jun 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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