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N98CD V

Esh Darwin R RV-6 · 1998 · Austin, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N98CD is a 1998 Esh Darwin R RV-6 (serial 60021), registered to Butler Thomas K (individual) in Austin, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 1998 (27 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADA901. Butler Thomas K holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Butler Thomas K
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Austin, TX
Serial number
60021
Year built
1998 · 28 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADA901 · 53324401 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 31, 2002
Airworthiness date
Nov 16, 1998
Last FAA activity
May 26, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41514

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05606DZ

Esh Darwin R RV-6
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N98CD
Serial Number: 60021
Year Manufactured: 1998
ACFTREF Code: 05606DZ
Engine Code: 41514
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): 53324401
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADA901
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Registrant

Butler Thomas K
Individual
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8504 Millway Dr
Austin, TX, 787577543
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 31, 2002
Airworthiness Nov 16, 1998
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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