# N4353R: 1992 Swanson Jon KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Swanson Jon KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/swanson-jon-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05618MA, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1469
- Year built: 1992
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 8, 1992
- Certificate issued: July 25, 2014
- Expires: July 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A53882
- Registered owner: [Sorensen Darcy R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SORENSEN%20DARCY%20R)
- Location: [Fowlerville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Fowlerville)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.6693° N, 84.0766° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48836, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4353R
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4353R

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 (Swanson Jon KITFOX IV)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N4353R.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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.

- [Incident 20100307029209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100307029209I), Mar 7, 2010: Swanson Jon KITFOX IV (N4353R), Jackson, MI, Minor damage. While landing at kjxn, the pilot lost directonal control on the ground roll. The aircraft struck a snow bank with the prop.
- [Incident 19940623034489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940623034489I), Jun 23, 1994: Amtrdf KITFOX (N4353R), Eden Praire, MN, Minor damage. Left wheel locked landing. Nosed over. Piece of metal lodged between pad and rotor.

## 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.

## Earlier aircraft with N4353R

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N4353R before.

- [Cancelled 1989-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4353R-1989-12-15): Cessna 172M, S/N 17263104. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## Related

- Other Swanson Jon KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/swanson-jon-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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