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N863VL V

Britten-norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER · 1979

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1520226

Britten-norman BN2A-26 ISLANDER
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 10
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41532

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-540 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N863VL
Serial Number: 2019
Year Manufactured: 1979
ACFTREF Code: 1520226
Engine Code: 41532
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52755742
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABDBE2
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Registrant

Vieques Air Link
Po Box 1567
Vieques, PR, 007651567
RQ
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 25, 1996
Airworthiness Dec 27, 1989
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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