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N987PH V

Helio Aircraft Limited H-391 · 1958 · Kimberly, OR

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N987PH is a 1958 Helio Aircraft Limited H-391 (serial 078), registered to Buce Tom M (individual) in Kimberly, OR. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1962 (64 years ago). It carries a Lycoming GO-435C&D SER engine rated at 260 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADC672. Buce Tom M holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Buce Tom M
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Kimberly, OR
Serial number
078
Year built
1958 · 68 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADC672 · 53343162 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 18, 2008
Airworthiness date
Mar 2, 1962
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming GO-435C&D SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
41521

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4300102

Helio Aircraft Limited H-391
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 102 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41521

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: GO-435C&D SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N987PH
Serial Number: 078
Year Manufactured: 1958
ACFTREF Code: 4300102
Engine Code: 41521
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53343162
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC672
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Registrant

Buce Tom M
Individual
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45457 Dick Creek Ln
Kimberly, OR, 978486273
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 18, 2008
Airworthiness Mar 2, 1962
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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