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N998DS V

Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV · 2000 · Hot Springs, AR

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N998DS is a 2000 Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV (serial C9508-0124), registered to M & K Flying Service Inc (corporation) in Hot Springs, AR. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2000 (26 years ago). It carries a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADF0B7. M & K Flying Service Inc holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
M & K Flying Service Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Hot Springs, AR
Serial number
C9508-0124
Year built
2000 · 26 yrs old
Kit
Skystar Acft Co KITFOX CLASSIC IV
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADF0B7 · 53370267 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 27, 2015
Airworthiness date
Mar 29, 2000
Last FAA activity
Mar 19, 2025
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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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 05609GO

Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 09050

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N998DS
Serial Number: C9508-0124
Year Manufactured: 2000
ACFTREF Code: 05609GO
Engine Code: 09050
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master
Kit Manufacturer: Skystar Acft Co
Kit Model: KITFOX CLASSIC IV

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53370267
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADF0B7
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Registrant

M & K Flying Service Inc
Corporation
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26 Isabella Way
Hot Springs, AR, 719096822
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 27, 2015
Airworthiness Mar 29, 2000
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Mar 19, 2025
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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