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Smith Kenneth S RANS S-6S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05626AM

Smith Kenneth S RANS S-6S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 09050

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: ROTAX (ALL)
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8KS
Serial Number: 0594622
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05626AM
Engine Code: 09050
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): 52557035
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AADE1D
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Registrant

Lavergne Matthew
705 S Keller Ave
East Wenatchee, WA, 988025660
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
RANTZ RANDY

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 14, 2025
Airworthiness Dec 9, 1994
Expiration Feb 29, 2032
Last Activity Feb 14, 2025
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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