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N42288 V

Christen Industries Inc A-1 · 1996 · Cresson, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N42288 is a 1996 Christen Industries Inc A-1 (serial 1329), registered to Welsh Christopher R (individual) in Cresson, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2025 (1 year ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360-A1P engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 3% of registered Christen Industries Inc A-1s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5069E. It is one of 81 Christen Industries Inc A-1 aircraft on the FAA registry. Welsh Christopher R holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Welsh Christopher R
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Cresson, TX
Serial number
1329
Year built
1996 · 30 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5069E · 51203236 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 19, 2026
Airworthiness date
Mar 18, 2025
Last FAA activity
Sep 19, 2026
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2033
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1P
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
42259

2 of the 78 registered Christen Industries Inc A-1 carry this engine (3%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a5069e
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 221020X

Christen Industries Inc A-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42259

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1P
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N42288
Serial Number: 1329
Year Manufactured: 1996
ACFTREF Code: 221020X
Engine Code: 42259
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51203236
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5069E

Registrant

Welsh Christopher R
Individual
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137 Constellation Dr
Cresson, TX, 760355839
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 19, 2026
Airworthiness Mar 18, 2025
Expiration Sep 30, 2033
Last Activity Sep 19, 2026
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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