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N97RT V

Heckel Robert P VANS RV-4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056085V

Heckel Robert P VANS RV-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97RT
Serial Number: 974
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 056085V
Engine Code: 41508
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): 53301325
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD82D5

Registrant

Doran John F
40 Town Dock Rd
Charlestown, RI, 028134148
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 4, 2010
Airworthiness Dec 9, 1986
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Feb 19, 2025
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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