N8517A is a 1981 Construcciones Aeronauticas Sa C-212-CC (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number 178, registered in Mobile, AL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Oct 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Apr 30, 2028. It is powered by a Garrett TPE331-10R rated at 940 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (research and development), issued Jul 12, 2023. It is one of 12 C-212-CC aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Alabama.
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Registration expiresOct 31, 2028
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Oct 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- AIRBUS DS MILITARY AIRCRAFT INC
- Location
- Mobile, AL
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Alabama and Northwest Florida FSDO (BHM FSDO) · (205) 876-1300
- Certificate issued
- Oct 19, 2018
- Last FAA action
- Jun 16, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- ABAE5D
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52727135
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS SA
- Model
- C-212-CC
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- A43EU (Airbus Defense and Space S.A.)
- Year manufactured
- 1981
- Serial number
- 178
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type
- Turbo-prop
- Engine
- GARRETT TPE331-10R (940 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 2 / 28
- Weight class
- 12,500 - 19,999 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jul 12, 2023
- Approved operations
- Research and development
Public airports near Mobile
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile International Mobile, AL | KBFM | 4 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Mobile Regional Mobile, AL | KMOB | 8 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
| St Elmo St Elmo, AL | 2R5 | 15 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2009 | PIPER PA-34-200T | 34-7970201 | VENEZUELA |