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Schroeder Derek D CHALLENGER 1 CWS · 2021

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05636FY

Schroeder Derek D CHALLENGER 1 CWS
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55566

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N553FT
Serial Number: 0215-CW-0808
Year Manufactured: 2021
ACFTREF Code: 05636FY
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 1

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51605437
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A70B1F
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Registrant

Schroeder Derek D
1900 Connor St
Lincoln, NE, 685053695
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 26, 2017
Airworthiness Dec 19, 2021
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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