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N442SJ V

Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · 2006

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ICAO24: a553a4
Recent — last seen 3 hours ago N442SJ
Observed 2026-06-30 15:21:21 MST
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Ground speed
133 kt
Altitude (baro)
7,800 ft
Track
4.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 45.94268, Lng -123.90587
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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

Transponder / ADS-B

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

Registrant

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 12, 2021
Airworthiness Dec 10, 2006
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 28, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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