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N97AW V

North American HARVARD MKII · 1940 · Auburn, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N97AW is a 1940 North American HARVARD MKII (serial 66-2703), registered to Dwelle Thomas A (co-owner) in Auburn, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 1990 (36 years ago). It carries a P&W R1340 SERIES engine rated at 600 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD8161. It is one of 3 North American HARVARD MKII aircraft on the FAA registry. Dwelle Thomas A holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Dwelle Thomas A
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Auburn, CA
Serial number
66-2703
Year built
1940 · 86 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD8161 · 53300541 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 28, 2005
Airworthiness date
Feb 8, 1990
Last FAA activity
Jul 28, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R1340 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
600 hp
Power per seat
300 hp
FAA engine code
52016

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6400442

North American HARVARD MKII
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97AW
Serial Number: 66-2703
Year Manufactured: 1940
ACFTREF Code: 6400442
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53300541
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD8161
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Registrant

Dwelle Thomas A
Co-Owner
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2349 Rickenbacker Way
Auburn, CA, 956029537
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
DWELLE KENNTH H
DWELLE THOMAS W

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 28, 2005
Airworthiness Feb 8, 1990
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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