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N9026S V

Stiles Randall Jay SPARROW HAWK · 2005 · Fort Mill, SC

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9026S is a 2005 Stiles Randall Jay SPARROW HAWK (serial SH20040001K), registered to Pettus Gary A (individual) in Fort Mill, SC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2005 (21 years ago). It carries a Subaru ALL MDLS A/B engine rated at 400 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC79D5. Pettus Gary A holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Pettus Gary A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Fort Mill, SC
Serial number
SH20040001K
Year built
2005 · 21 yrs old
Kit
American Autogyro Inc SPARROWHAWK
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC79D5 · 53074725 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 16, 2021
Airworthiness date
May 17, 2005
Last FAA activity
Jul 1, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2028
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Subaru ALL MDLS A/B
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
400 hp
Power per seat
200 hp
FAA engine code
59050

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05617II

Stiles Randall Jay SPARROW HAWK
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59050

Manufacturer: Subaru
Model: ALL MDLS A/B
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 400 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9026S
Serial Number: SH20040001K
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 05617II
Engine Code: 59050
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: American Autogyro Inc
Kit Model: SPARROWHAWK

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53074725
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC79D5
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Registrant

Pettus Gary A
Individual
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10954 Old Pettus Pl
Fort Mill, SC, 297079189
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 16, 2021
Airworthiness May 17, 2005
Expiration Dec 31, 2028
Last Activity Jul 1, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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