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N8497J trading card
Ultra Rare 1953 Grumman HU-16B, one of 10 registered in the US.
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N8497J is a Grumman HU-16B built in 1953, registered in the United States. It is one of 10 of its model registered in the United States, so its card is ultra rare. Power comes from 2 AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG engines. It seats 8. Turn it into a custom trading card with your own photo: we print standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch cards and mail them to you.
| Class | Multi-Engine, Piston |
|---|---|
| Built | 1953 |
| Serial | 49-099 |
| Engine | AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG |
| Seats | 8 |
| Cruise | 168 mph |
| Weight class | 20,000 lb and up |
| Airworthy since | Nov 22, 1988 |
| Mode S code | ABA49E |
| Registration | Valid |
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