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N86081 V

Sensor VP-2 · 1976 · Hampton, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N86081 is a 1976 Sensor VP-2 (serial 01), registered to Sensor Paul A (individual) in Hampton, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 1979 (46 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABD261. Sensor Paul A holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Sensor Paul A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Hampton, IA
Serial number
01
Year built
1976 · 50 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABD261 · 52751141 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 29, 1993
Airworthiness date
Nov 20, 1979
Last FAA activity
Aug 4, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2029
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0563643

Sensor VP-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N86081
Serial Number: 01
Year Manufactured: 1976
ACFTREF Code: 0563643
Engine Code: 17003
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): 52751141
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABD261
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Registrant

Sensor Paul A
Individual
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117 19Th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA, 50441
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 29, 1993
Airworthiness Nov 20, 1979
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 4, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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