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N87971 V

Cessna 305A (O-1A) · Bonners Ferry, ID

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N87971 is a Cessna 305A (O-1A) (serial 21947), registered to Johnson Shem E (individual) in Bonners Ferry, ID. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1978 (48 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine rated at 230 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC1B2C. It is one of 2 Cessna 305A (O-1A) aircraft on the FAA registry. Johnson Shem E holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Johnson Shem E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Bonners Ferry, ID
Serial number
21947
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC1B2C · 53015454 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 1, 2025
Airworthiness date
Mar 20, 1978
Last FAA activity
Mar 18, 2025
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2032
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor O-470 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
230 hp
Power per seat
115 hp
FAA engine code
17026

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2074040

Cessna 305A (O-1A)
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17026

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: O-470 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 230 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N87971
Serial Number: 21947
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 2074040
Engine Code: 17026
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53015454
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC1B2C
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Registrant

Johnson Shem E
Individual
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Po Box 1952
Bonners Ferry, ID, 838051952
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 1, 2025
Airworthiness Mar 20, 1978
Expiration Mar 31, 2032
Last Activity Mar 18, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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