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N9RF V

Smith Special SPECIAL · 1962 · Osceola, IA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9RF is a 1962 Smith Special SPECIAL (serial SSX-1), registered to Skinner Norman D (individual) in Osceola, IA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1988 (38 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine rated at 140 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC6BF7. Skinner Norman D holds 11 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Skinner Norman D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Osceola, IA
Serial number
SSX-1
Year built
1962 · 64 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC6BF7 · 53065767 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 9, 2012
Airworthiness date
Aug 31, 1988
Last FAA activity
Jun 3, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-290 SERIES
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
140 hp
Power per seat
70 hp
FAA engine code
41506

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056011J

Smith Special SPECIAL
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 74 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41506

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-290 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9RF
Serial Number: SSX-1
Year Manufactured: 1962
ACFTREF Code: 056011J
Engine Code: 41506
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): 53065767
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC6BF7
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Registrant

Skinner Norman D
Individual
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2724 Kendall St
Osceola, IA, 502138111
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 9, 2012
Airworthiness Aug 31, 1988
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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