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N983CF V

Consolidated Vultee PBY-5A

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2421208

Consolidated Vultee PBY-5A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 110 KTAS
Category: Experimental
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N983CF
Serial Number: 9830
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 2421208
Engine Code:
Status: V (V)
Certification:
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53333201
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADB681

Registrant

Collings Foundation Inc Dba
137 Barton Rd
Stow, MA, 017751529
FAA Region: Western
Additional Names
AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 24, 2023
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity May 4, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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