# N4362M: 1998 Michalski James CHALLENGER II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Michalski James CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/michalski-james-challenger-ii) (registry code 0560512, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH2-0997-1654
- Year built: 1998
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 4, 1998
- Certificate issued: January 5, 2004
- Expires: September 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A53C12
- Registered owner: [Getchell Larry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GETCHELL%20LARRY%20C)
- Location: [Aitkin, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Aitkin)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 46.4911° N, 93.6362° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 56431, within about 12 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4362M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4362M

From the FAA registry file of October 27, 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 (Michalski James CHALLENGER II)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N4362M.

## NTSB investigations on N4362M not matched to an aircraft (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 ANC74DAG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG25-201628), Aug 23, 1973: Piper PA-12 (N4362M), Kenai, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N4362M.

## Reports on N4362M not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N4362M, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19860417027319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860417027319I), Apr 17, 1986: Piper PA12 (N4362M), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. On touchdown on what appeared to be a frozen lake aircraft broke through the slush and ice. Sank during recovery.
- [Incident 19860310018329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860310018329I), Mar 10, 1986: Piper PA12 (N4362M), Barbara Lake, AK, Minor damage. During rollout on snow covered ice the right gear gave away as the bungee cord failed.
- [Accident 19730823028919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730823028919A), Aug 23, 1973: Piper PA12 (N4362M), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Collided with brush. Settled onto rwy.

## 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 Michalski James CHALLENGER II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/michalski-james-challenger-ii/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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