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N96970 V

Universal TAYLORCRAFT BCS12D85 · 1946

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9230928

Universal TAYLORCRAFT BCS12D85
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 78 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N96970
Serial Number: 9270
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 9230928
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53300373
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD80FB
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Registrant

Harbison Seward W
Po Box 1427
Delta Junction, AK, 997371427
FAA Region: 5
Additional Names
HARBISON DAWN M

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 5, 2022
Airworthiness Apr 11, 1957
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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