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N9870S V

Beaver Donald W MK IV · 1994

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05624L2

Beaver Donald W MK IV
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59050

Manufacturer: Subaru
Model: ALL MDLS A/B
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 400 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9870S
Serial Number: 1382D
Year Manufactured: 1994
ACFTREF Code: 05624L2
Engine Code: 59050
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): 53343616
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC78E
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Registrant

Kinder Gerald E
1283 Fm 1191 N
Bryson, TX, 764274011
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 28, 2014
Airworthiness Nov 3, 1994
Expiration Feb 28, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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