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David Thomas Porter VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7 · 2017

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05636S2

David Thomas Porter VANS AIRCRAFT RV-7
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41594

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N897RV
Serial Number: 74311
Year Manufactured: 2017
ACFTREF Code: 05636S2
Engine Code: 41594
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-7

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53060340
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC60E0
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Registrant

Porter David T
1607 Memorial Park Ave
Martinsburg, WV, 254012495
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 29, 2017
Airworthiness Nov 14, 2017
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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