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N81BJ V

Janzen James RV 4 · 1989 · Kenyon, MN

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N81BJ is a 1989 Janzen James RV 4 (serial 978), registered to Budahn Christopher W (individual) in Kenyon, MN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2022 (4 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB0725. Budahn Christopher W holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Budahn Christopher W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Kenyon, MN
Serial number
978
Year built
1989 · 37 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB0725 · 52603445 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 5, 2021
Airworthiness date
May 17, 2022
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
41514

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056088Y

Janzen James RV 4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N81BJ
Serial Number: 978
Year Manufactured: 1989
ACFTREF Code: 056088Y
Engine Code: 41514
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52603445
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB0725
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Registrant

Budahn Christopher W
Individual
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6525 County 30 Blvd
Kenyon, MN, 559463701
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 5, 2021
Airworthiness May 17, 2022
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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