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Welch Gary A ZENITH CH601XLB · 2016

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05634ZC

Welch Gary A ZENITH CH601XLB
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42027

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-235-C1
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N972GL
Serial Number: 6-8947
Year Manufactured: 2016
ACFTREF Code: 05634ZC
Engine Code: 42027
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Zenith Acft Co
Kit Model: ZODIAC CH601XL

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53305664
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD8BB4
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Registrant

Welch Gary A
12849 Cresthaven Dr
Groveland, CA, 953219524
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 17, 2016
Airworthiness Jul 30, 2016
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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