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N873YD V

Gerald Nelson NELSON SPECIAL · 2021

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05638SB

Gerald Nelson NELSON SPECIAL
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42089

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-290-D
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 130 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N873YD
Serial Number: 1931
Year Manufactured: 2021
ACFTREF Code: 05638SB
Engine Code: 42089
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): 53001645
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC03A5
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Registrant

Nelson Gerald R
109 Sugar Ridge Ln
Texarkana, AR, 718549208
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 21, 2019
Airworthiness Aug 16, 2021
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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