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N81038 V

Byrd Melvin Gene CHALLENGER II

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05676GC

Byrd Melvin Gene CHALLENGER II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N81038
Serial Number: CH20788CW0344
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 05676GC
Engine Code: 09050
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52606076
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB0C3E

Registrant

Long Robert D
523 Tyree Rd
Kinston, NC, 285045369
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 8, 2025
Airworthiness Mar 17, 1989
Expiration May 31, 2032
Last Activity May 8, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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