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Piston Biplane SMITH MINI PLANE

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05601W5

Piston Biplane SMITH MINI PLANE
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N85P
Serial Number: RP-1
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 05601W5
Engine Code: 17008
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): 52723104
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA644

Registrant

Bannister Terry L
4022 Saluda Dam Rd
Easley, SC, 296406700
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 3, 2020
Airworthiness May 26, 1982
Expiration Feb 28, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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