N81173 - Funk B85C Aircraft Registration

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FUNK B85C

Aircraft Description

N81173 is a Funk B85C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Funk Aeroplane Co in Leavenworth, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N81173 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB107C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81173 was last updated on October 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Funk is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 91 Funk aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the B85C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81173. 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
Manufacturer
FUNK
Model
B85C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FNKBB85C
Cruise Speed
84 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FUNK AEROPLANE CO
Address
4601 BREWER PL
City
LEAVENWORTH
State / Zip Code
Kansas66048-5068
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52610174
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB107C

Additional Details

Registration
N81173
Serial Number
303
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00380292

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC