# N354DM: 2020 Stevens Mark ZENITH CH 601XL

- Status: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Stevens Mark ZENITH CH 601XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/stevens-mark-zenith-ch-601xl) (registry code 056383T, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Viking 130](https://openairdocs.org/engine/viking-130) (registry code 63998)
- Serial number: 6092
- Year built: 2020
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Zenith Acft Co ZODIAC CH601XL
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 29, 2020
- Mode S code: A3F400
- Location: [Crystal, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Crystal)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.0637° N, 93.3412° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55429, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=354DM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N354DM

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 (Stevens Mark ZENITH CH 601XL)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Viking 130)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA20CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA303), Aug 29, 2020: Zenith CH601 (N354DM), Punta Gorda, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent opening of the airplane’s canopy on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20200829013079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200829013079A), Aug 29, 2020: Stevens Mark ZENITH CH 601XL (N354DM), Punta Gorda, FL, Substantial damage. On 08/29/2020, N354DM departed Punta Gorda (pgd), FL, the PIC stated that upon initial liftoff the canopy flew open to the full up position (canopy opens…

## 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 Stevens Mark ZENITH CH 601XL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/stevens-mark-zenith-ch-601xl/aircraft.md
- The Viking 130 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/viking-130.md

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