# N493KV: 2005 Rathburn John CHALLENGER II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rathburn John CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/rathburn-john-challenger-ii) (registry code 0561965, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH2-1204-CW-2563
- Year built: 2005
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp CHALLENGER II
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 20, 2006
- Certificate issued: September 7, 2005
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A61C32
- Registered owner: [Rathburn John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RATHBURN%20JOHN%20H)
- Location: [Glenwood, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Glenwood)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 39.5951° N, 85.3108° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 46133, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=493KV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N493KV

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 (Rathburn John CHALLENGER II)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N493KV.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N493KV.

## 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 Rathburn John CHALLENGER II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rathburn-john-challenger-ii/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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