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N865 V

Birge Stuart M VANS RV-4 · 2003

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05615JO

Birge Stuart M VANS RV-4
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: N865
Serial Number: 3781
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 05615JO
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-4

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52760551
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABE169
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Registrant

Birge Stuart M
13400 Pine Harbor Rd
Charlotte, NC, 282787346
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 6, 2003
Airworthiness May 28, 2003
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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