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N4040SYakovlev YAK 52 · 1982

ExperimentalAma/Expr UNKNOWN ENGSpencer, IA

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N4040S is a 1982 Yakovlev YAK 52. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Spencer, IA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 2013. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 2024.

44 years old
1 of 125 Yakovlev YAK 52
No NTSB events on record

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2024

FAA record · Nov 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Donaldson Bros Flying Circus LLC. Registrant based in Spencer, IA.

2013

FAA record · Oct 2013 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Yakovlev. Model YAK 52. Serial 822205.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerYakovlev

ModelYAK 52

Year1982

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial822205

EngineAma/Expr UNKNOWN ENG

Seats1

BasedSpencer, IA

RegistrantDonaldson Bros Flying Circus LLC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Donaldson Bros Flying Circus LLC · Spencer, IA

Oct 2013

Airworthiness certificate issued

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