N271K - 1929 Spartan C3-120 Aircraft Registration

1929 SPARTAN C3-120

Aircraft Description

N271K is a 1929 Spartan C3-120, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Warthan David C in Dubuque, IA. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Walter NZ engine producing 120 horsepower, N271K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2AB14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N271K was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Spartan is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 30 Spartan aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the C3-120 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N271K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1929
Manufacturer
SPARTAN
Model
C3-120
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
78 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
WARTHAN DAVID C
Address
12350 BARONY DR
City
DUBUQUE
State / Zip Code
Iowa52001-9636
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WALTER
Engine Model
NZ
Horsepower
120 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50525424
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2AB14

Additional Details

Registration
N271K
Serial Number
99
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00553562

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC