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N8545X V

Destiny XLT · 2001 · Alma, MI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8545X is a 2001 Destiny XLT (serial 1 B0168), registered to Gustavison Josh A (individual) in Alma, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 2010 (16 years ago). It carries a Rotax 582SER engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 73% of registered Destiny XLTs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABB951. It is one of 11 Destiny XLT aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Gustavison Josh A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Alma, MI
Serial number
1 B0168
Year built
2001 · 25 yrs old
Airworthiness class
48A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABB951 · 52734521 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 26, 2022
Airworthiness date
Jan 28, 2010
Last FAA activity
Sep 22, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2029
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 582SER
Engine type
2-Cycle Piston
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
55556

8 of the 11 registered Destiny XLT carry this engine (73%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: abb951
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 059019C

Destiny XLT
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55556

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 582SER
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8545X
Serial Number: 1 B0168
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 059019C
Engine Code: 55556
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48A
Type Aircraft: Powered Parachute (8)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52734521
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB951

Registrant

Gustavison Josh A
Individual
6364 W Saint Charles Rd
Alma, MI, 488019341
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 26, 2022
Airworthiness Jan 28, 2010
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 22, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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