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N979 V

Swallow SWALLOW · 1927

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8760102

Swallow SWALLOW
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67002

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: CURTISS OX5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 90 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N979
Serial Number: 842
Year Manufactured: 1927
ACFTREF Code: 8760102
Engine Code: 67002
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): 53322423
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADA513

Registrant

Laird Charles L Iv
15888 Waco Ct
Adelanto, CA, 923013965
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 25, 2018
Airworthiness May 30, 2003
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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