# N969EL: 2009 Leither Ernest L CHALLENGER II

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Leither Ernest L CHALLENGER II](https://openairdocs.org/model/leither-ernest-l-challenger-ii) (registry code 05627IQ, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Rotax 503 DCDI](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-dcdi) (registry code 55566)
- Serial number: CH2-0307-2787
- Year built: 2009
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Quad City Ultralight Acft Corp CHALLENGER II
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 24, 2009
- Certificate issued: January 31, 2019
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: AD7E04
- Registered owner: [Westergard Stanton R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERGARD%20STANTON%20R)
- Location: [Graettinger, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Graettinger)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.2479° N, 94.7369° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 51342, 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=969EL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N969EL

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 (Leither Ernest L CHALLENGER II)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rotax 503 DCDI)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N969EL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N969EL.

## 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 Leither Ernest L CHALLENGER II aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/leither-ernest-l-challenger-ii/aircraft.md
- The Rotax 503 DCDI engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-503-dcdi.md

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