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N985JD V

Doggett Jack SAMSON · 1999 · Humble, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N985JD is a 1999 Doggett Jack SAMSON (serial 001), registered to Doggett Jack E Jr (individual) in Humble, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1999 (27 years ago). It carries a P&W R-985 SERIES engine rated at 450 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADBE83. Doggett Jack E Jr holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Doggett Jack E Jr
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Humble, TX
Serial number
001
Year built
1999 · 27 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADBE83 · 53337203 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 12, 1999
Airworthiness date
May 6, 1999
Last FAA activity
Sep 30, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
450 hp
Power per seat
225 hp
FAA engine code
52008

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05607D2

Doggett Jack SAMSON
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N985JD
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: 1999
ACFTREF Code: 05607D2
Engine Code: 52008
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): 53337203
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADBE83
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Registrant

Doggett Jack E Jr
Individual
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1334 Mustang Trl
Humble, TX, 773393210
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 12, 1999
Airworthiness May 6, 1999
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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