# N52CX: Garin Douglas J THATCHER CX4

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Garin Douglas J THATCHER CX4](https://openairdocs.org/model/garin-douglas-j-thatcher-cx4) (registry code 05630C4, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501)
- Serial number: 52
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: October 11, 2012
- Certificate issued: April 23, 2024
- Expires: April 30, 2031
- Mode S code: A686DD
- Registered owner: [Alexander Thomas W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20THOMAS%20W)
- Location: [Richmond, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Richmond)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.4643° N, 94.5612° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 56368, 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=52CX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52CX

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 (Garin Douglas J THATCHER CX4)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Volkswagen CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N52CX.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N52CX.

## 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 Garin Douglas J THATCHER CX4 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/garin-douglas-j-thatcher-cx4/aircraft.md
- The Volkswagen CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion.md

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