# N8260D: 1997 Draper Robert CHALLENGER II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Draper Robert CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/draper-robert-challenger-ii) (registry code 05606TZ, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH2-1297-1690
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp CHALLENGER II
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: May 26, 1999
- Certificate issued: November 18, 2023
- Expires: November 30, 2030
- Mode S code: AB4981
- Registered owner: [Moore Randy G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOORE%20RANDY%20G)
- Location: [Newbern, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Newbern)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 36.1159° N, 89.2423° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38059, 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=8260D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8260D

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 (Draper Robert CHALLENGER II)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N8260D.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N8260D.

## 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 N8260D

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N8260D before.

- [Cancelled 1990-12-28](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8260D-1990-12-28): Piper PA-28-161, S/N 288116027. Exported to United Kingdom. Owner: [Am Zweil Real Estate Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AM%20ZWEIL%20REAL%20ESTATE%20INC), [Beverly, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Beverly)

## Related

- Other Draper Robert CHALLENGER II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/draper-robert-challenger-ii/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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