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N8053E V

Fluegeman Ken B CHALLENGER II · 1998

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 059025J

Fluegeman Ken B CHALLENGER II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55564

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8053E
Serial Number: CH2-0298-B-1711
Year Manufactured: 1998
ACFTREF Code: 059025J
Engine Code: 55564
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): 52573466
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAF736
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Registrant

Fluegeman Kenneth B
8299 E County Road 200 N
Moores Hill, IN, 470329466
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 27, 2007
Airworthiness Oct 29, 2007
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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