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N974BD V

Mcconnell H James BD-4 · 1996

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05618MT

Mcconnell H James BD-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N974BD
Serial Number: 16
Year Manufactured: 1996
ACFTREF Code: 05618MT
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53311236
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD929E
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Registrant

Schwanke Donald D
40 Country Lake Rd
Springfield, IL, 627116116
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
SCHWANKE KIMBERLE L

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 11, 2022
Airworthiness Nov 11, 1996
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Nov 16, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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