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N8580Krause VP-1 · 1973

ExperimentalVolkswagen CONVERSIONOttumwa, IA

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N8580 is a 1973 Krause VP-1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a Volkswagen CONVERSION rated at 36 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Ottumwa, IA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1977. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2017.

53 years old
No NTSB events on record

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2017

FAA record · Feb 2017 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Airpower Museum INC. Registrant based in Ottumwa, IA.

1977

FAA record · May 1977 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Krause. Model VP-1. Serial 1.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerKrause

ModelVP-1

Year1973

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial1

EngineVolkswagen CONVERSION

Horsepower36

Seats1

BasedOttumwa, IA

RegistrantAirpower Museum INC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2017 — present

Airpower Museum INC · Ottumwa, IA

May 1977

Airworthiness certificate issued

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