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N543BW V

Wechman Brian CHALLENGER II · 2006 · Jackson, TN

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N543BW is a 2006 Wechman Brian CHALLENGER II (serial CH2-1005-Y-2685), registered to Simmons Lee S (individual) in Jackson, TN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 2006 (19 years ago). It carries a Rotax 503 DCDI engine rated at 52 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6E33F. Simmons Lee S holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Simmons Lee S
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Jackson, TN
Serial number
CH2-1005-Y-2685
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Kit
Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp CHALLENGER II
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6E33F · 51561477 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 10, 2026
Airworthiness date
Dec 17, 2006
Last FAA activity
Jul 10, 2026
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2033
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 503 DCDI
Engine type
2-Cycle Piston
Rated power
52 hp
Power per seat
26 hp
FAA engine code
55566

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05621V9

Wechman Brian 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: N543BW
Serial Number: CH2-1005-Y-2685
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05621V9
Engine Code: 55566
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp
Kit Model: CHALLENGER II

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51561477
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6E33F
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Registrant

Simmons Lee S
Individual
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352 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN, 383015278
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 10, 2026
Airworthiness Dec 17, 2006
Expiration Jul 31, 2033
Last Activity Jul 10, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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