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N985RV 19

Waters James W BW-4 · 2010

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05629UA

Waters James W BW-4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41575

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N985RV
Serial Number: 603-3
Year Manufactured: 2010
ACFTREF Code: 05629UA
Engine Code: 41575
Status: 19 (19)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53337502
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADBF42
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Registrant

Registration Pending
26132 Clark Rd
Apple Valley, CA, 923080422
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Airworthiness Jul 9, 2010
Last Activity Apr 17, 2025
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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