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N493KV V

Rathburn John CHALLENGER II · 2005

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0561965

Rathburn John CHALLENGER II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: ROTAX (ALL)
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N493KV
Serial Number: CH2-1204-CW-2563
Year Manufactured: 2005
ACFTREF Code: 0561965
Engine Code: 09050
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp
Kit Model: CHALLENGER II

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51416062
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61C32
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Registrant

Rathburn John H
8000 W County Road 300 S
Glenwood, IN, 461339504
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 7, 2005
Airworthiness May 20, 2006
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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