# N16ST: 2003 Dexter Bruce J CH-2

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dexter Bruce J CH-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/dexter-bruce-j-ch-2) (registry code 05613IV, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH2-2143
- Year built: 2003
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp CHALLENGER II
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 11, 2003
- Certificate issued: June 5, 2009
- Expires: September 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A0F0F7
- Registered owner: [Johnson Douglas C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20DOUGLAS%20C)
- Location: [North Grafton, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/North%20Grafton)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.2313° N, 71.6926° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 01536, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=16ST
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16ST

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Dexter Bruce J CH-2)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N16ST.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N16ST.

## Reports on N16ST not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N16ST, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19801018082359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801018082359I), Oct 18, 1980: Lkheed 382B (N16ST), San Diego, CA. Pilot saw parachute directly in front but below at 5000 feet, looked for others. Pilot not aware of activity.
- [Incident 19801009073449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801009073449I), Oct 9, 1980: Lkheed 382B (N16ST), San Diego, CA. Aircraft made evasive maneuver to miss parachutists. No NOTAMS or radio advisories had been issued.
- [Incident 19800920069429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800920069429I), Sep 20, 1980: Lkheed 382B (N16ST), San Diego, CA. Pilot made evasive maneuver to miss parachutists. ATC did not advise pilot of the skydivers presence.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Dexter Bruce J CH-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dexter-bruce-j-ch-2/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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