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N859TX V

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS · 2023

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 069002L

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55593

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912 IS
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N859TX
Serial Number: 121488
Year Manufactured: 2023
ACFTREF Code: 069002L
Engine Code: 55593
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48B
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52745206
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABCA86

Registrant

Degood John Norman Iii
8322 Vaulted Pine Dr
Humble, TX, 773466110
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 7, 2025
Airworthiness Jul 29, 2023
Expiration Oct 31, 2032
Last Activity Oct 7, 2025
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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