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N8580 V

Krause VP-1 · 1973

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0562256

Krause VP-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63501

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: CONVERSION
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 36 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8580
Serial Number: 1
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 0562256
Engine Code: 63501
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52743550
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABC768

Registrant

Airpower Museum Inc
22001 Bluegrass Rd
Ottumwa, IA, 525018569
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 2, 2017
Airworthiness May 11, 1977
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Oct 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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