# N98GD: 1997 Duke James E CHALLENGER II CWS

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Duke James E CHALLENGER II CWS](https://openairdocs.org/model/duke-james-e-challenger-ii-cws) (registry code 05606Q5, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: CH2-1297CW-1694
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: December 1, 1998
- Certificate issued: August 22, 2022
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: ADA965
- Registered owner: [Gochenouer Jim W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOCHENOUER%20JIM%20W)
- Location: [Belmond, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Belmond)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 42.8428° N, 93.6230° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 50421, 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=98GD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98GD

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 (Duke James E CHALLENGER II CWS)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N98GD.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20260828011579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260828011579I), Aug 28, 2026: Duke James E CHALLENGER II CWS (N98GD), Clarion, IA, Minor damage. While doing touch and goes in the pattern, on the last landing the I reduced RPM to 4500 on base to final and went to 4000 on about a half-mile final.…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Duke James E CHALLENGER II CWS aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/duke-james-e-challenger-ii-cws/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Duke James E CHALLENGER II CWS: https://openairdocs.org/model/duke-james-e-challenger-ii-cws/stcs.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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