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N97BL V

Lenhardt Jack BLERIOT XI · 2006

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N97BL is a 2006 Lenhardt Jack BLERIOT XI (serial JL01), registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR.

Registered owner
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Based in
Hood River, OR
Serial number
JL01
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD8170 · 53300560 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 14, 2023
Airworthiness date
Aug 14, 2006
Last FAA activity
Feb 14, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05621SD

Lenhardt Jack BLERIOT XI
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97BL
Serial Number: JL01
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05621SD
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53300560
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD8170
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Registrant

Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
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1600 Air Museum Rd
Hood River, OR, 970319800
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 14, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 14, 2006
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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