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N868G V

Pilatus P3-05 · 1959 · Elkhorn, NE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N868G is a 1959 Pilatus P3-05 (serial 506-55), registered to Merriman Joel A (individual) in Elkhorn, NE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 2012 (14 years ago). It carries a Lycoming GO-435C&D SER engine rated at 260 hp, the engine on 23% of registered Pilatus P3-05s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABED25. It is one of 15 Pilatus P3-05 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Merriman Joel A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Elkhorn, NE
Serial number
506-55
Year built
1959 · 67 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABED25 · 52766445 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 3, 2011
Airworthiness date
Jan 23, 2012
Last FAA activity
Mar 24, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming GO-435C&D SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
130 hp
FAA engine code
41521

3 of the 13 registered Pilatus P3-05 carry this engine (23%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7090101

Pilatus P3-05
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41521

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: GO-435C&D SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N868G
Serial Number: 506-55
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 7090101
Engine Code: 41521
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52766445
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABED25
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Registrant

Merriman Joel A
Individual
6528 Pine Ridge Rd
Elkhorn, NE, 680223007
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 3, 2011
Airworthiness Jan 23, 2012
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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