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N85TL

Cancelled 2014

Deregistered aircraft · 1985 Adams Thomas H DRAGONFLY · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Cancelled: August 12, 2014
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: 1
Year built: 1985
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
Airworthiness date: January 31, 1986
Certificate issued: July 27, 2012
Last registry action: July 27, 2012
Mode S code: ABA6B3
Owner when cancelled: Taigen Robert T
Location: Sun City, AZ
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelAdams Thomas H DRAGONFLYADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 28, 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 N85TL and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB WPR14LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to a reduction in the No. 3 cylinder’s compression as a result of the exhaust valve not having consistent uniform contact with the cylinder head valve seat.Jun 12, 2014 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N85TL and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20140612008459ATakeoff: Climb Out · Mesa, AZOn 6/12/2014, at 0624 local time a 1985 Dragonfly aircraft departed Falcon Field ff on runway 4R. According to the pilot the engine rpms started to reduce just after takeoff to about 2500 rpms. The volkwagon engine in this aircraft produces full power @ 3100…Jun 12, 2014 · Substantial damage Incident 19880507024569IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Thaxton, VAPilot experienced engine vibration. Prop departed engine. Forced landing in a field.May 7, 1988 · Minor damage

Other aircraft with N85TL · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. N85TL is registered now to the first aircraft listed.

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