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N51SMVans Aircraft RV-9A

ExperimentalLycoming O-320-E2DProspect Hill, NC

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N51SM is a Vans Aircraft RV-9A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2D rated at 150 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Prospect Hill, NC. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2015. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2024.

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2024

FAA record · May 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Prospect Hill, NC.

2015

FAA record · Sep 2015 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Vans Aircraft. Model RV-9A. Serial 90953.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerVans Aircraft

ModelRV-9A

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial90953

EngineLycoming O-320-E2D

Horsepower150

Seats2

BasedProspect Hill, NC

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner · Prospect Hill, NC

Sep 2015

Airworthiness certificate issued

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