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N9040S V

Spealman John M HP-18 · 1979

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05647AW

Spealman John M HP-18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9040S
Serial Number: 43
Year Manufactured: 1979
ACFTREF Code: 05647AW
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53100161
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC8071
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Registrant

Pack Flight Services Llc
20241 Grass Roots Rd
Groveland, FL, 347368524
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 27, 2020
Airworthiness Sep 8, 2020
Expiration Feb 28, 2027
Last Activity Jul 9, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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