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N85BJ V

Gillespie/sears Q-2 · Logan, UT

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N85BJ is a Gillespie/sears Q-2 (serial 2438), registered to Kidd Robert L (individual) in Logan, UT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2008 (18 years ago). It carries a Revmaster 2100 engine rated at 65 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABA521. Kidd Robert L holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kidd Robert L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Logan, UT
Serial number
2438
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABA521 · 52722441 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 30, 2020
Airworthiness date
Oct 9, 2008
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Revmaster 2100
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
52550

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05645WF

Gillespie/sears Q-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52550

Manufacturer: Revmaster
Model: 2100
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N85BJ
Serial Number: 2438
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05645WF
Engine Code: 52550
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): 52722441
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA521
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Registrant

Kidd Robert L
Individual
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444 E 700 S
Logan, UT, 843215534
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 30, 2020
Airworthiness Oct 9, 2008
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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