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N78WGGiffin THORP T-18

ExperimentalLycoming 0-320 SERIESGrand Forks, ND

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N78WG is a Giffin THORP T-18. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Grand Forks, ND. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1979. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 2024.

No NTSB events on record

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2024

FAA record · Nov 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Grand Forks, ND.

1979

FAA record · Dec 1979 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Giffin. Model THORP T-18. Serial 865.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerGiffin

ModelTHORP T-18

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial865

EngineLycoming 0-320 SERIES

Horsepower180

Seats2

BasedGrand Forks, ND

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner · Grand Forks, ND

Dec 1979

Airworthiness certificate issued

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