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N8973F V

Hughes 269C · 1973

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4470504

Hughes 269C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 56 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: 4H12

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8973F
Serial Number: 430195
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 4470504
Engine Code: 41515
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53061034
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC621C

Registrant

Avelan Enterprises Inc
C/O Charles Glasscock
Po Box 16
Elm Grove, LA, 710510016
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 14, 2013
Airworthiness Oct 17, 1975
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Jul 18, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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