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Simmons Richard C 601XL

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0563371

Simmons Richard C 601XL
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: 4-Cycle Piston (code 8)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N997DC
Serial Number: 6-6020
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 0563371
Engine Code:
Status: 17 (17)
Certification:
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): 53366362
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADECF2

Registrant

Sale Reported
2828 Us 231N
Shelbyville, TN, 37160
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Last Activity Oct 15, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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