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N87LA V

Bittner John Lewis LANCAIR 235 · 1989

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Observed 2026-06-05 17:52:47 MST
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Lat 37.92613, Lng -120.88309
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05616MC

Bittner John Lewis LANCAIR 235
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41505

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-235 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N87LA
Serial Number: 87
Year Manufactured: 1989
ACFTREF Code: 05616MC
Engine Code: 41505
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): 52772370
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABF4F8
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Registrant

Adams Kirk
634 Trout Lake Dr
Sanger, CA, 936579051
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 20, 2025
Airworthiness Aug 25, 1989
Expiration May 31, 2032
Last Activity May 20, 2025
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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