# N281PR: 1998 Scaled Composites 281

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Scaled Composites 281](https://openairdocs.org/model/scaled-composites-281) (registry code 05605R0, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Williams FJ-44 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/williams-fj-44-series) (registry code 66000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E3GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E3GL) (Williams International Company L.L.C.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 001
- Year built: 1998
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Experimental, research and development, crew training
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2026
- Certificate issued: September 1, 2015
- Expires: September 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A2D307
- Registered owner: [Scaled Composites LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCALED%20COMPOSITES%20LLC)
- Location: [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0658° N, 118.2218° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93501, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=281PR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N281PR

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Williams FJ-44 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 3 in force

### Matched by airframe (Scaled Composites 281)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Williams FJ-44 series)

- [AD 2022-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-13-15): Turbine Section · Williams International FJ44-2A, FJ44-2C, FJ44-3A and 1 more. Effective Aug 9, 2022
- [AD 99-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-04): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disk · Williams International FJ44-1A. Effective May 24, 1999
- [AD 97-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-05): Disk Posts and Turbine Blades · Williams International FJ44-1A. Effective Jan 21, 1997

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N281PR.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N281PR.

## 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 Scaled Composites 281 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/scaled-composites-281/aircraft.md
- The Williams FJ-44 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/williams-fj-44-series.md

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