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N8580 V

Krause VP-1 · 1973

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N8580 is a 1973 Krause VP-1 (serial 1), registered to Airpower Museum Inc in Ottumwa, IA.

Registered owner
Airpower Museum Inc
Based in
Ottumwa, IA
Serial number
1
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABC768 · 52743550 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 2, 2017
Airworthiness date
May 11, 1977
Last FAA activity
Oct 7, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
3

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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
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Registrant

Airpower Museum Inc
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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 Sep 7, 2026

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