N172LA is a 1957 Dehavilland VAMPIRE (fixed wing single engine) with serial number BY-385, registered in Wilmington, DE. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Mar 31, 2031; the renewal window opens on Sep 30, 2030. It is powered by a Dehav Eng GOBLIN MK 35 with 3100 lb of thrust. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (racing, exhibition), issued Sep 9, 2019. It is one of 2 VAMPIRE aircraft in the FAA registry, 2 of them registered in Delaware.
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Mar 31, 2031
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- VAMPIRE AVIATION LLC
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Philadelphia FSDO (PHL FSDO) · (610) 595-2440
- Certificate issued
- Mar 7, 2024
- Last FAA action
- Dec 16, 2024
- Mode S code (hex)
- A12196
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50220626
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- DEHAVILLAND
- Model
- VAMPIRE
- Year manufactured
- 1957
- Serial number
- BY-385
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Turbo-jet
- Engine
- DEHAV ENG GOBLIN MK 35 (3100 lb thrust)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 3
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Sep 9, 2019
- Approved operations
- Racing, Exhibition
Public airports near Wilmington
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Wilmington, DE | KILG | 6 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| New Garden Toughkenamon, PA | N57 | 14 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Philadelphia Essington, PA | 9N2 | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.