# N540TK: 2004 Kerns Thomas R PITTS KS-2B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Kerns Thomas R PITTS KS-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/kerns-thomas-r-pitts-ks-2b) (registry code 05617PL, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 1
- Year built: 2004
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 16, 2004
- Certificate issued: June 21, 2023
- Expires: June 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A6D99F
- Registered owner: [Hickson Justin M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKSON%20JUSTIN%20M)
- Location: [Eagan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Eagan)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 44.8024° N, 93.1391° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55123, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=540TK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N540TK

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 (Kerns Thomas R PITTS KS-2B)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N540TK.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N540TK.

## 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 Kerns Thomas R PITTS KS-2B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/kerns-thomas-r-pitts-ks-2b/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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