# N4742D: 2020 Richard P Piepgras KITFOX MODEL IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Richard P Piepgras KITFOX MODEL IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-p-piepgras-kitfox-model-iv) (registry code 05639UM, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 912UL](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul) (registry code 55592)
- Serial number: ADS 159
- Year built: 2020
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Skystar Acft Co KITFOX IV
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 9, 2024
- Certificate issued: July 20, 2023
- Expires: July 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A5D298
- Registered owner: [Melech John D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MELECH%20JOHN%20D)
- Location: [Nevada, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Nevada)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.8251° N, 94.3335° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 64772, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4742D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4742D

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 (Richard P Piepgras KITFOX MODEL IV)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 912UL)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N4742D.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N4742D.

## 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 N4742D

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N4742D before.

- [Cancelled 2001-04-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4742D-2001-04-24): Cessna 182A, S/N 34842. Sale reported. Owner: [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago)

## Related

- Other Richard P Piepgras KITFOX MODEL IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/richard-p-piepgras-kitfox-model-iv/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 912UL engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul.md

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