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N87HC V

John Franklin AURORA BUTTERFLY · 2013

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056329L

John Franklin AURORA BUTTERFLY
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55572

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912ULS SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N87HC
Serial Number: B146
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 056329L
Engine Code: 55572
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Gyroplane (9)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52772257
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABF4AF
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Registrant

Franklin John M
18307 Lickey Mill Rd
Purcellville, VA, 201323940
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 17, 2014
Airworthiness Jul 9, 2014
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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