N173DP
Corben Baby Ace (Baby Ace Model D) (Model D)
Corben / Ace Aircraft (Corben design)
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
300 NM
Range
96 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2017-10-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Corben Baby Ace (Baby Ace Model D) (Model D)
Overview
N173DP is recorded as a Corben / Ace Baby Ace (serial 3845). Airworthiness date 1986-08-13; registration/certificate issued 2011-06-23. Registry shows a cancellation/deregistration action on 2017-10-26; current active status should be confirmed with the FAA registry.
Specifications
- Engines: 1× Continental C85 series (85 lbf each)
- Range: 300 nm
- Cruise: 87 kts
- Seats: 1
- Ceiling: 10500 ft
Operations & Cabin
Single-seat, open cockpit/parasol wing Single-seat minimal instrumentation; typical homebuilt cockpit (basic flight instruments).
Model & Market Context
The airframe registered as N173DP is a Corben Baby Ace (Baby Ace Model D), serial 3845, and is listed as owned by Michael J. Stokes of Friendly, West Virginia, US. The airframe is a single-seat, open cockpit parasol-wing example of the Corben / Ace Aircraft design and is operated as an experimental/homebuilt aircraft from a personal base in Friendly, WV. As serial 3845, this example is noted in registry records under US registration N173DP and is associated with the owner/operator at that location. Ownership is recorded to an individual operator, Michael J. Stokes, resident in Friendly, WV, US.
The cabin is a single-seat, open cockpit with a parasol wing configuration, reflecting the classic, minimalist layout of the Baby Ace Model D. Operating as a fixed-wing single-engine experimental/homebuilt aircraft, the airframe’s performance envelope includes a cruise of 87 kts and a range of 300 nm, parameters that define its typical mission profile as short cross-country and local recreational flights from its base in Friendly, WV. With a service ceiling of 10,500 ft, the aircraft’s operational envelope suits VFR leisure flying within the limits of its single-seat configuration and the installed Continental C85 series powerplant.
The Corben Baby Ace family occupies a niche in the experimental/homebuilt market as a single-seat, simple parasol-wing design, with the Model D exemplified by airframes such as N173DP (serial 3845). Its modest cruise speed of 87 kts, 300 nm range, and single Continental C85-series engine place it squarely among light, recreational homebuilt types rather than certified commuter or utility aircraft. As an experimental/homebuilt, considerations regarding maintenance, certification, and resale are governed by the rules and market dynamics typical for amateur-built aircraft.