N5478F - 1968 Alon A-2A Aircraft Registration

1968 ALON A-2A

Aircraft Description

N5478F is a 1968 Alon A-2A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tompkins Robert George. The registration certificate was issued on January 7, 2015. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N5478F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6F563 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5478F was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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Model Year
1968
Manufacturer
ALON
Model
A-2A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 7, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
TOMPKINS ROBERT GEORGE
Address
OBERLINDAU 108
City
FRANKFURT AM MAIN
State / Zip Code
60322
Country
Germany

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51572543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6F563

Additional Details

Registration
N5478F
Serial Number
B-278
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00273991

Data Source

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

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