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Kyle George CHALLENGER II CW · 2006

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05620Y5

Kyle George CHALLENGER II CW
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N597JD
Serial Number: CH2-0205-CW-2597
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 05620Y5
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): 51734064
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7B834
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Registrant

Southard David E
1612 Sherwood St
Bowling Green, KY, 42103
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 29, 2014
Airworthiness Jun 10, 2006
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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