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N917VF V

Vance C Franks VANS AIRCRAFT RV-9A · 2015

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05633G4

Vance C Franks VANS AIRCRAFT RV-9A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42090

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-290-D2
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N917VF
Serial Number: 90917
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05633G4
Engine Code: 42090
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft Inc
Kit Model: RV-9A

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53131215
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ACB28D
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Registrant

Rickerson Brock C
7 Links Dr
Garnett, KS, 660321756
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 1, 2024
Airworthiness Jun 23, 2015
Expiration Sep 30, 2031
Last Activity Sep 1, 2024
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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