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N969EL V

Leither Ernest L CHALLENGER II · 2009

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05627IQ

Leither Ernest L CHALLENGER II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55566

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 503 DCDI
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 52 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N969EL
Serial Number: CH2-0307-2787
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 05627IQ
Engine Code: 55566
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp
Kit Model: CHALLENGER II

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53277004
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD7E04
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Registrant

Westergard Stanton R
3690 270Th St
Graettinger, IA, 513427506
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 31, 2019
Airworthiness Dec 24, 2009
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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