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N8ZA V

Moravan Z242L · 1992 · Colorado Springs, CO

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8ZA is a 1992 Moravan Z242L (serial 0653), registered to Macniven Donald B (individual) in Colorado Springs, CO. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1997 (29 years ago). It carries a Lycoming AEIO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 93% of registered Moravan Z242Ls. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AADF6B. It is one of 19 Moravan Z242L aircraft on the FAA registry. Macniven Donald B holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Macniven Donald B
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO
Serial number
0653
Year built
1992 · 34 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AADF6B · 52557553 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 7, 2021
Airworthiness date
May 19, 1997
Last FAA activity
Oct 10, 2025
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming AEIO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
180 hp
FAA engine code
41522

13 of the 14 registered Moravan Z242L carry this engine (93%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: aadf6b
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5920207

Moravan Z242L
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41522

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: AEIO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8ZA
Serial Number: 0653
Year Manufactured: 1992
ACFTREF Code: 5920207
Engine Code: 41522
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52557553
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AADF6B

Registrant

Macniven Donald B
Individual
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5745 Torrisdale Vw
Colorado Springs, CO, 809274234
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 7, 2021
Airworthiness May 19, 1997
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Oct 10, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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