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N97GD V

Mathews Glen CHALLENGER TWO · 1997 · Olympia, WA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N97GD is a 1997 Mathews Glen CHALLENGER TWO (serial CH20496R1486), registered to Brown David A (individual) in Olympia, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1998 (28 years ago). It carries a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD81E6. Brown David A holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Brown David A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Olympia, WA
Serial number
CH20496R1486
Year built
1997 · 29 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD81E6 · 53300746 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 24, 2005
Airworthiness date
Jul 23, 1998
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
09050

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05604P6

Mathews Glen CHALLENGER TWO
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

Manufacturer: Bombardier
Model: ROTAX (ALL)
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97GD
Serial Number: CH20496R1486
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 05604P6
Engine Code: 09050
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): 53300746
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD81E6
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Registrant

Brown David A
Individual
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3620 Quince St Se
Olympia, WA, 98501
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 24, 2005
Airworthiness Jul 23, 1998
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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