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Near Thomas C CHALLENGER II

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056258D

Near Thomas C 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: N657SB
Serial Number: CH2-0605-2644
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 056258D
Engine Code: 55566
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): 52124115
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8A84D
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Registrant

Near Thomas C
434 Stoneridge Dr
Lawrence, KS, 660494907
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 1, 2021
Airworthiness May 28, 2019
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 28, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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