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N88BW V

Weeks THORP T-18 · 1976

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N88BW is a 1976 Weeks THORP T-18 (serial 817). Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2026. It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1F engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC1BAA.

Owner type
Individual
Serial number
817
Year built
1976 · 50 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC1BAA · 53015652 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 25, 2025
Airworthiness date
Mar 2, 2026
Last FAA activity
Sep 25, 2025
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2032

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1F
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
42251

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: ac1baa
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Last known — 4 days ago
Observed 2026-09-23 10:19:18 MST
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Ground speed
162 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,500 ft
Track
278.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 32.07802, Lng -95.41879
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8951094

Weeks THORP T-18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 83 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42251

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1F
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N88BW
Serial Number: 817
Year Manufactured: 1976
ACFTREF Code: 8951094
Engine Code: 42251
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53015652
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC1BAA
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Registrant

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Individual

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 25, 2025
Airworthiness Mar 2, 2026
Expiration Sep 30, 2032
Last Activity Sep 25, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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