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N285CJ V

Nanchang China CJ-6 · Gulfport, MS

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N285CJ is a Nanchang China CJ-6 (serial 1232003), registered to Blue Skies Aviation LLC (LLC) in Gulfport, MS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2003 (23 years ago). It carries a Vedeneyev M14P engine rated at 350 hp, the engine on 8% of registered Nanchang China CJ-6s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2E0C9. It is one of 39 Nanchang China CJ-6 aircraft on the FAA registry. Blue Skies Aviation LLC holds 10 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Blue Skies Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Gulfport, MS
Serial number
1232003
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2E0C9 · 50560311 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 15, 2022
Airworthiness date
Oct 22, 2003
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Vedeneyev M14P
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
350 hp
Power per seat
175 hp
FAA engine code
63601

3 of the 38 registered Nanchang China CJ-6 carry this engine (8%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a2e0c9
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05628VC

Nanchang China CJ-6
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 63601

Manufacturer: Vedeneyev
Model: M14P
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 350 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N285CJ
Serial Number: 1232003
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05628VC
Engine Code: 63601
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50560311
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2E0C9

Registrant

Blue Skies Aviation LLC
LLC
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777 2Nd St
Gulfport, MS, 395012204
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 15, 2022
Airworthiness Oct 22, 2003
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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