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N988J V

Lockheed P-38J · 1942

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5260204

Lockheed P-38J
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 1
Cruise: 250 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 03001

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: V1710 SERIES
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 1,500 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N988J
Serial Number: 42-103988
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 5260204
Engine Code: 03001
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53344644
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC9A4
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Registrant

Wartime History Museum Inc
2602 S 38Th St Ste A
Tacoma, WA, 984097303
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 11, 2024
Airworthiness Mar 31, 2025
Expiration Dec 31, 2031
Last Activity Dec 11, 2024
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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