Information From Aircraft LogbookPage 1
Aircraft
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Built By
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Raymond A Bukovszky
204 West Sidlee Street
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Date
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September 6, 1972
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Original Design By
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Jim Bede (Bede Aircraft Inc.)
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Built from Plans By
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Raymond A. Bukovszky
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Make & Model
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Bede Aircraft Inc. BD-4
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Serial No.
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147
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Registration No.
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N 147 RB
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Description
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4 Place all metal high wing tri-gear
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Wing Span
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25' 7”
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Wing Area
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102.32 ft2
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Length
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21' 7”
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Empty Weight
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1118 lbs
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Gross Weight
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1950 lbs
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Limiting Speed
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234 MPH (N.E.)
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Engine
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Make & Model
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Lycoming 0-360-A2D
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Serial No.
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L-14215-36A
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H.P.
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180
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Propeller
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Make & Model
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Hartzell HCCZYK-1B
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Serial No.
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Hub CH9901
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Diameter / Pitch
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76-66A-2
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Page 2
Construction Materials
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Wings
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Spars
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6.680” O.D. Tubular Aluminum 2024-T3
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Ribs
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Molded Fiberglass (Bede Panel Rib)
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Cover
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Molded Fiberglass (Integral with Rib)
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Fuselage
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Longerons
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Aluminum Angle 2024-T3
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Formers
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N/A
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Firewall
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.016 Stainless Steel
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Stringers
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N/A
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Cover
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.016 2024-T3 Rear / .020 2024-T3 Forward
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Tail
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Spars
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2.5” O.D. Tubular Aluminum 6061-T6
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Ribs
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.025 2024-T3
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Cover
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.020 2024-T3
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Landing Gear
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Legs
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1” 2024-T3
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Axles
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Cessna Type
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Wheels
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6.00 x 6 Assembly
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External Bracing
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Struts
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N/A
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Wires
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N/A
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Finishes
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Metal Primer
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Structure
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---
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Skin
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---
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Wood Sealer
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Buildup Dope
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Finish Paint
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Acrylic Enamel
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Metal Finish
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Skin
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Servicing Information
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Fuel Grade
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91/96
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Gallons
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50 (US)
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Type & Grade Engine Oil
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---
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Brade Fluid
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---
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Oleo Fluid
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Tire Pressure
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Page 4
Engine Changes
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Date
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June 1992
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Make & Model
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Ford 3.8L V6 (Blanton conversion - Javelin Aircraft Co.)
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Serial No.
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H.P.
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230
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MISC. Modifications
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Date
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By
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Description
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Raymond A Bukovszky
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Conversion to Conventional Gear
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June 1992
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Walter M. Beecher
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Ford Engine Modifications (16325 Miles on Odometer)
Engine completely disassembled
Cylinders Honed
Crankshaft bearings are Rod-Michigan 77
Mains are Ford M5 1561-P
Camshaft ground to Blanton Spec by General Kinetics of Detroit
Solid Ford Lifters
Holly Cockpit Leaning Carburetor
Headers by Ed
Davis Racing Aluminum Radiator & Overflow Tank
Ford Oil Cooler
9 to 1 Pistons
Re-Drive Pulley System by Beecher
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?/?/?
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Walter M. Beecher
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Changed Propeller to Prince P-Tip Wood with Epoxy Finish
from PAC (Prince Aircraft Company)
Serial # _____________
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Airframe Flight History 
First Flight 1/10/1973 at Santa Paula, CA Airport by Raymond Bukovszky50 Hours flight testing completed as of 10/7/7360 Hours flown between 1/1/75 and 12/31/75Total of 130 Hours flown as of 12/31/75Unknown hours between 12/31/75 and 6/24/76?82 Hours flown between 6/24/76 and 8/21/76Unknown hours after 8/21/76?Previous Owner SummaryBuilder: Raymond A Bukovszky
First Registered with FAA Oct. 6, 1972
First flown in 1973?
Originally built as Tri-gear with Lycoming 180 HP
2nd Owner: Richard Beecher, Bede Aircraft Dealer, CA
Purchased Aug. 28, 1973
Converted to conventional gear
Flew Aerobatically
3rd Owner: Walter M. Beecher, Galveston, TX
Purchased Sept. 15, 1989
Removed Lycoming and replaced with a Ford 3.8L V6 automotive conversion designed and supported by Dave Blanton's Javelin Aircraft Company (same engine as a 1984 Ford LTD2)
4th Owner: Robert J. Ondrusik, 3303 Norsted Ave., Afton, MN
Purchased Jan. 2, 1992
Did little to no work on plane, stored in a shed on his farm
5th Owner: Richard McCoy (Partner: Wade Fennensent, A&P / I.A.)
Purchased Jan. 2, 1996
Documentation Summary at PurchaseHave Original Metal DataplacardHave Original Special Airworthiness certificateHave Original Experimental Operations LimitationsHave Original Aircraft Registration ApplicationHave Weight and Balance Datasheet (have)Have Receipts for individual parts (engine, airframe kit, etc.)No Builder's Log, No photos, etc. Poor overall documentation*I sent new Registration to FAA, which recieved in Jan. 27th, 2003. As of 2/25/03, FAA Aircraft Registration office told me it could be another 3 to 4 weeks before I get Form 8050-3 back.
History Re-Creation - Supporting Documents SummarySupporting Documents
Date
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Document Description
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Information
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Raymond A Bukovszky, 204 West Sidlee Street, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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10/2/1969
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Letter reply from FAA
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Describes requirements to reserve N147RB
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5/11/1972
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Letter reply from FAA
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Stated N147RB had been reserved for one year
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9/6/1972
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Aircraft Registration Application
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Pink Copy
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9/6/1972
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Letter to FAA requesting to have N147RB assigned to completed aircraft
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Had Aircraft Registration Application & Affidavit to Prove Ownership since he built it himself enclosed.
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10/3/1972
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Annual Inspection
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Determined Airworthy by Tunstall Aviation
BD Bulletins # 4-37 & 4-45 complied with
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12/5/1972
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Letter to FAA (Mr. Bonnemma) requesting Airworthiness Certificate
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Flights to be conducted in 20 mile radius of Santa Paula airport
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12/12/1972
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Letter to FAA (Mr. McClure) requesting Airworthiness Certificate
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Flights to be conducted in 20 mile radius of Santa Paula airport
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Ronald Robert Beecher, 977 Falmouth St., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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8/28/1973
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Aircraft Bill of Sale
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Sold for $9000 to R. Beecher from R. Bukovszky
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8/28/1973
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Loan Issued form.
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Loan No. 3833-77549 issued for $8495.64 from Crocker National Bank to Ronald R Beecher and Joan J. Beecher
Stamped as Paid on 7/8/76
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8/28/1973
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Aircraft Registration Application
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Pink Copy
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10/7/73
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Letter to FAA requesting new Airworthiness Certificate
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50 Hrs Flight Testing completed
Ownership changed from R. Bukovsky to R. Beecher
Aircraft Located at Hanger 21, Wright Taxiway, Santa Paula Airport, CA
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11/21/1973
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Letter from Department of Navy - HQ Pacific Missile Range
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Thanks from Point Mugu-Port Hueneme Naval Complex to R. Beecher for BD-4 static display exibit at Space Fair `73
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1/23/74
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Letter from State CA requesting 6% Sales / Use Tax
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Paid by Check # 603 on 2/28/73
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5/8/75
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Tax Statement
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Aircraft value declared at $4500
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5/19/75
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Aircraft Radio Station Licence
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Expired 5/19/80, Transponder (1090 MHZ)
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??
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Certificate of Aircraft Registration
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Stub Only - no other information
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12/31/75
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Department of Transportation Aircraft Registration Eligibility, Identification, & Activity Report
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Ventura County Airport is Aircraft Base
Had 181 Channel VHF
60 Hours flown between 1/1/75 and 12/31/75
130 Hours Total Airframe Time as of 12/31/75
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8/21/1976
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Letter to FAA requesting Airworthiness Certificate
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Aircraft flown total of 82 Hours since last certificate issued 6/24/1976
“No alterations or changes in previous year
Completed full series of tests and evaluations of all positive “G” aerobatic maneuvers with the exception of an intentional spin or any negative “G” maneuvers. I certify that this aircraft is fully controllable through-out it's normal operating envelope. I have conducted my tests to include; loops, rolls, Immelmann turns, Chandelles, split-s's, wing overs, spirals, and steep turns.”
Requested removal of restriction against aerobatic flight from operating limitations.
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8/25/1976
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Special Airworthiness Certificate & Operating Limitations
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Issued by J.E. Knoebber of FAA
Expired 8/25/1977
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4/23/1984
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Triennial Aircraft Registration Report
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FAA Code 1130532
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5/1/1989
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AOPA Report of Title Search
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Prepared for Bill Brown (AOPA # 536136) Rt. 3, Box 4G, Galveston, TX 77554
Bill of Sale (FAA Doc. # C107170) to R. Beecher from R. Bukovszky dated 8/28/73, filed 9/4/73 & recorded 9/11/73
Encumbrances - Chattel Mortgage (FAA Doc # C107171) dated same as bill of sale
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FAA N# Registration InformationN147RB is Assigned
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Assigned/Registered Aircraft Description
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Serial Number
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147
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Type Registration
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Individual
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Manufacturer Name
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BUKOVSZKY
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Certificate Issue Date
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12/03/1996
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Model
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BD-4
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Status
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Valid
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Type Aircraft
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Fixed Wing Single-Engine
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Type Engine
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Reciprocating
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Pending Number Change
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None
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Dealer
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No
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Date Change Authorized
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None
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Mode S Code
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50137052
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MFR Year
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1972
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Fractional Owner
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NO
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Registered Owner
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Name
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MCCOY RICHARD H
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Street
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11070 243RD ST M
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City
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SCANDIA
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State
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MINNESOTA
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Zip Code
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55073-9652
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County
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WASHINGTON
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Country
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UNITED STATES
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Airworthiness
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Engine Manufacturer
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LYCOMING
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Classification
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Experimental
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Engine Model
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O&VO-360 SER
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Category
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Amateur Built
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