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N54517

Cancelled 2005

Deregistered aircraft · 1977 Cessna-Vansant Interprises-Inc 305A · Continental O-470 series

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Cancelled: February 11, 2005
Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
Serial number: JV4
Year built: 1977
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: April 22, 1977
Certificate issued: December 11, 1995
Last registry action: December 21, 2004
Mode S code: A6ED1A
Owner when cancelled: Northwest Soaring Club Of Frankfort Inc
Location: Frankfort, MI
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelCessna-Vansant Interprises-Inc 305ATCDS 5A5 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental O-470 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N54517 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFrankfort, MIThe tow pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and failed to abort the takeoff. Additionally, the tow pilot failed to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind and the tall grass were contributing factors.Aug 8, 2004 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N54517 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20040808021049ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Frankfort, MI(-23) The pilot Mr. Eugene r. butler was piloting a Cessna-vansant aircraft, formerly a Cessna 305A (bird dog), while towing a schleicher, ASK13 glider, piloted by Mr. Richard l. ide. During the take off run there was a left crosswind. Before becoming…Aug 8, 2004 · Destroyed

Other aircraft with N54517 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N54517 is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

NowWilliam French FOKKER DR 1 · S/N 001Registered now · Built 2019 · Whiddon Mark H, Frankston, TX