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N85CX V

Knapp Frank E CUB-X · 2012 · Palmer, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N85CX is a 2012 Knapp Frank E CUB-X (serial 001), registered to Knapp Frank E (individual) in Palmer, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2012 (14 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85-12F engine rated at 85 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABA547. Knapp Frank E holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Knapp Frank E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Palmer, AK
Serial number
001
Year built
2012 · 14 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABA547 · 52722507 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 28, 2012
Airworthiness date
May 6, 2012
Last FAA activity
Apr 28, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2028
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85-12F
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17125

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05631R1

Knapp Frank E CUB-X
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17125

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85-12F
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N85CX
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: 2012
ACFTREF Code: 05631R1
Engine Code: 17125
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52722507
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA547
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Registrant

Knapp Frank E
Individual
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Po Box 78
Palmer, AK, 996450078
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 28, 2012
Airworthiness May 6, 2012
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 28, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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