# N459S: 2004 Mikelson James H ZENITH 601 XL

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mikelson James H ZENITH 601 XL](https://openairdocs.org/model/mikelson-james-h-zenith-601-xl) (registry code 056150W, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 64924
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Zenith Acft Co ZODIAC CH601XL
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: February 2, 2004
- Certificate issued: April 18, 2005
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A5951B
- Registered owner: [Eskew William V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ESKEW%20WILLIAM%20V)
- Location: [San Jose, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Jose)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.2568° N, 121.9228° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95124, 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=459S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N459S

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 (Mikelson James H ZENITH 601 XL)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N459S.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N459S.

## 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 Mikelson James H ZENITH 601 XL aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mikelson-james-h-zenith-601-xl/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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