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N96AK V

Fixed Wing Single Engine · 1984 · Bethel, AK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N96AK is a 1984 Fixed Wing Single Engine (serial 20700782), registered to Renfro Michael W (individual) in Bethel, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1984 (42 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor IO-520-F engine rated at 300 hp, the engine on 93% of registered Fixed Wing Single Engines. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD59D7. It is one of 42 Fixed Wing Single Engine aircraft on the FAA registry. Renfro Michael W holds 15 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Renfro Michael W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Bethel, AK
Serial number
20700782
Year built
1984 · 42 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD59D7 · 53254727 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 5, 2018
Airworthiness date
Aug 2, 1984
Last FAA activity
Apr 21, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 29, 2028
FAA region
5

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO-520-F
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
FAA engine code
17237

39 of the 42 registered Fixed Wing Single Engine carry this engine (93%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: ad59d7
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Engine — CODE 17237

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-520-F
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N96AK
Serial Number: 20700782
Year Manufactured: 1984
ACFTREF Code: 2073605
Engine Code: 17237
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53254727
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD59D7

Registrant

Renfro Michael W
Individual
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Po Box 872
Bethel, AK, 995590872
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 5, 2018
Airworthiness Aug 2, 1984
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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