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N442SJ V

Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · 2006

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N442SJ is a 2006 Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG (serial 42521). Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 2006 (19 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor IO-550-N engine rated at 310 hp, the engine on 93% of registered Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FGs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A553A4. It is one of 61 Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG aircraft on the FAA registry.

Owner type
Co-Owner
Serial number
42521
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Utility
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A553A4 · 51251644 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 12, 2021
Airworthiness date
Dec 10, 2006
Last FAA activity
Apr 28, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2028

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO-550-N
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
310 hp
Power per seat
78 hp
FAA engine code
17215

51 of the 55 registered Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG carry this engine (93%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5150012

Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17215

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-550-N
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N442SJ
Serial Number: 42521
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 5150012
Engine Code: 17215
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51251644
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A553A4
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Registrant

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Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 12, 2021
Airworthiness Dec 10, 2006
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 28, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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