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N959AD V

Douglas AD-4N · 1952 · Bennett, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N959AD is a 1952 Douglas AD-4N (serial 126959), registered to East Iowa Air Inc (corporation) in Bennett, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2007 (19 years ago). It carries a Wright R3350-26WD engine rated at 2,700 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD561A. It is one of 3 Douglas AD-4N aircraft on the FAA registry. East Iowa Air Inc holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
East Iowa Air Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Bennett, IA
Serial number
126959
Year built
1952 · 74 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD561A · 53253032 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 24, 2013
Airworthiness date
May 22, 2007
Last FAA activity
Sep 9, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright R3350-26WD
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
2,700 hp
Power per seat
1,350 hp
FAA engine code
67059

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3026012

Douglas AD-4N
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67059

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R3350-26WD
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 2,700 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N959AD
Serial Number: 126959
Year Manufactured: 1952
ACFTREF Code: 3026012
Engine Code: 67059
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53253032
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD561A
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Registrant

East Iowa Air Inc
Corporation
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1937 Highway 130
Bennett, IA, 527219669
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 24, 2013
Airworthiness May 22, 2007
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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