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N97BE V

Sparks Curtis Wayne VANS RV6A · 1997

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05604ZA

Sparks Curtis Wayne VANS RV6A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17489

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: OX-340 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97BE
Serial Number: 23803
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 05604ZA
Engine Code: 17489
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): 53300552
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD816A
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Registrant

Holland Lawrence T
3215 Timber Village
Houston, TX, 77068
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 10, 2012
Airworthiness Jun 25, 2019
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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