N86572 - Grumman FM-2 Aircraft Registration

FM2

GRUMMAN FM-2

Aircraft Description

N86572 is a Grumman FM-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a limited airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 24, 2008. Powered by a Wright R-1820 SER engine producing 1475 horsepower, N86572 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABE4D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N86572 was last updated on October 28, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Grumman Aircraft (later Northrop Grumman) was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for naval fighters in World War II and the Apollo Lunar Module. In general aviation, the Grumman American AA-5 and Tiger series remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 473 Grumman aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FM-2 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N86572. 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
GRUMMAN
Model
FM-2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FM2FM-2 Wildcat
Cruise Speed
222 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 24, 2008
Classification
Limited Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
WPP NAUTICAL LLC
Address
415 N BENTON AVE
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-5041
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
R-1820 SER
Horsepower
1475 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52762322
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABE4D2

Additional Details

Registration
N86572
Serial Number
86572
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 25, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00332598

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC