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N78685 — Piper PA-11

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Registration

Registrant

SMITH JAMES A

Registrant Type

Individual

Location

LYLE, WA

Status

Registration Valid

Certificate Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Airworthiness Date

Feb 10, 1956

Registration Expires

Mar 31, 2031

Last Action

Mar 22, 2024

Aircraft

Serial Number

111446

Year Manufactured

—

Aircraft Type

Fixed Wing Single Engine

Certification

Standard

Engine

LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES

Engines / Seats

1 / 2

Weight Class

CLASS 1

Mode S (Hex)

AAAA5E

Type History

Piper PA-11 type page → — 439 registered · 123 NTSB records · 12 airworthiness directives

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