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N978DS V

Vulcanair S P A VULCANAIR V1.0 · 2019 · Dover, DE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N978DS is a 2019 Vulcanair S P A VULCANAIR V1.0 (serial 1023), registered to Delaware State University Aviation Program (government) in Dover, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 2019 (7 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADA1B9. It is one of 20 Vulcanair S P A VULCANAIR V1.0 aircraft on the FAA registry. Delaware State University Aviation Program holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Delaware State University Aviation Program
Owner type
Government
Based in
Dover, DE
Serial number
1023
Year built
2019 · 7 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Utility
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADA1B9 · 53320671 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 7, 2019
Airworthiness date
Sep 4, 2019
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-M1A
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
40891

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ICAO24: ada1b9
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Last known — 2 months ago N978DS
Observed 2026-07-08 10:53:57 MST
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Ground speed
110 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,825 ft
Track
171.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 38.97642, Lng -75.63385
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6780115

Vulcanair S P A VULCANAIR V1.0
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 40891

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-M1A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N978DS
Serial Number: 1023
Year Manufactured: 2019
ACFTREF Code: 6780115
Engine Code: 40891
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53320671
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADA1B9
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Registrant

Delaware State University Aviation Program
Government
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1200 N Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE, 199012202
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 7, 2019
Airworthiness Sep 4, 2019
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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