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N249X V

Johnson Frank D JOHNSON SPECIAL · 2015 · Tuolumne, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N249X is a 2015 Johnson Frank D JOHNSON SPECIAL (serial 001), registered to Evans James (individual) in Tuolumne, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2015 (11 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2537B. Evans James holds 9 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Evans James
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Tuolumne, CA
Serial number
001
Year built
2015 · 11 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2537B · 50451573 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 9, 2021
Airworthiness date
Jun 6, 2015
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05633V8

Johnson Frank D JOHNSON SPECIAL
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N249X
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: 2015
ACFTREF Code: 05633V8
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50451573
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2537B
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Registrant

Evans James
Individual
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18968 Stag Cir
Tuolumne, CA, 953799799
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 9, 2021
Airworthiness Jun 6, 2015
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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