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N957W V

Simplex W-2-S · 1930 · Hammond, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N957W is a 1930 Simplex W-2-S (serial 39), registered to Adkisson Wanda M (individual) in Hammond, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2027. It carries a Warner SCARAB SERIES engine rated at 125 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD509C. Adkisson Wanda M holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Adkisson Wanda M
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Hammond, IL
Serial number
39
Year built
1930 · 96 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD509C · 53250234 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 22, 2011
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Warner SCARAB SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
125 hp
Power per seat
125 hp
FAA engine code
64502

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0761467

Simplex W-2-S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 58 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 64502

Manufacturer: Warner
Model: SCARAB SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 125 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N957W
Serial Number: 39
Year Manufactured: 1930
ACFTREF Code: 0761467
Engine Code: 64502
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53250234
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD509C
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Registrant

Adkisson Wanda M
Individual
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1001 Us Hwy 36
Hammond, IL, 61929
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 22, 2011
Expiration Apr 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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