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N8543 V

Waco BSO

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9601204

Waco BSO
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 69 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17018

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: W670 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8543
Serial Number: A-68
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 9601204
Engine Code: 17018
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52734365
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB8F5
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Registrant

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
1600 Air Museum Rd
Hood River, OR, 970319800
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 26, 2013
Airworthiness Jul 11, 1956
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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