# N53DZ: 2006 Zahtilla Dirk L EXCALIBUR

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Zahtilla Dirk L EXCALIBUR](https://openairdocs.org/model/zahtilla-dirk-l-excalibur) (registry code 056211T, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1095
- Year built: 2006
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Karr Tom DBA Excalibur Acft EXCALIBUR
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built, operating kit built
- Airworthiness date: August 17, 2006
- Certificate issued: August 31, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A6AE77
- Registered owner: [Alden Vance A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALDEN%20VANCE%20A)
- Location: [Bedford, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Bedford)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 38.8635° N, 86.4522° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 47421, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=53DZ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53DZ

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 (Zahtilla Dirk L EXCALIBUR)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N53DZ.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N53DZ.

## 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 Zahtilla Dirk L EXCALIBUR aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/zahtilla-dirk-l-excalibur/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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