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N85TX V

Akin Billy D BA-1 · 1993

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05624GV

Akin Billy D BA-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N85TX
Serial Number: BA11994
Year Manufactured: 1993
ACFTREF Code: 05624GV
Engine Code: 41508
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): 52723276
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA6BE

Registrant

Brown Judy C
377 Emerald Loop
Fredericksburg, TX, 786245849
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
JUMES JULIE C

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 6, 2023
Airworthiness Nov 24, 1993
Expiration Sep 30, 2030
Last Activity Sep 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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