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N987XL V

John Richardson ZODIAC CH 650 · 2015

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05632JZ

John Richardson ZODIAC CH 650
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 34804

Manufacturer: Jabiru
Model: 3300A
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 120 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N987XL
Serial Number: 6-7067
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05632JZ
Engine Code: 34804
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Zenith Aircraft Co
Kit Model: ZODIAC 601 XL

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53343475
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC73D
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Registrant

Hile Daniel A
879 Pifer Rd
Clearfield, PA, 168306344
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 25, 2017
Airworthiness Jan 21, 2015
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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