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N53RK V

Kettley Rick CHALLENGER II · 2001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05606BJ

Kettley Rick CHALLENGER II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55566

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 503 DCDI
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 52 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53RK
Serial Number: CH2-0298-B-1713
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 05606BJ
Engine Code: 55566
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48A
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51527625
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6AF95
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Registrant

Weber John
10349 Bay St
Leesburg, FL, 347883306
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 28, 2025
Airworthiness Jan 16, 2008
Expiration Oct 31, 2032
Last Activity Oct 28, 2025
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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