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N996BW V

Wright William B RANS S-9 · 1989 · Ridgeland, WI

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N996BW is a 1989 Wright William B RANS S-9 (serial 1188066), registered to Hoover Michael B (individual) in Ridgeland, WI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1990 (36 years ago). It carries a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADE91B. Hoover Michael B holds 21 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Hoover Michael B
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Ridgeland, WI
Serial number
1188066
Year built
1989 · 37 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Utility
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADE91B · 53364433 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 6, 2024
Airworthiness date
May 30, 1990
Last FAA activity
Feb 6, 2024
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2031
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
09050

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05616ES

Wright William B RANS S-9
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: ROTAX (ALL)
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N996BW
Serial Number: 1188066
Year Manufactured: 1989
ACFTREF Code: 05616ES
Engine Code: 09050
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53364433
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADE91B
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Registrant

Hoover Michael B
Individual
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N13699 320Th St
Ridgeland, WI, 547639535
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 6, 2024
Airworthiness May 30, 1990
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 6, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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