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N494DC V

Adam Messer ZENITH CH701 · 2013

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05632AX

Adam Messer ZENITH CH701
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55571

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912UL SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 80 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N494DC
Serial Number: 7-5430
Year Manufactured: 2013
ACFTREF Code: 05632AX
Engine Code: 55571
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Zenith Acft Co
Kit Model: ZENITH CH 701

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51417502
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61F42

Registrant

Messer Adam C
240 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA, 170133722
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 26, 2012
Airworthiness Nov 18, 2013
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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