N238BC - 2025 Rainbow Skyreach (pty) Ltd Bushcat Aircraft Registration

BUSH

2025 RAINBOW SKYREACH (PTY) LTD BUSHCAT

Aircraft Description

N238BC is a 2025 Rainbow Skyreach (pty) LTD BUSHCAT, a single-engine two-cycle piston aircraft registered to Black Kenneth D in Morrison, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 17, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N238BC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22654 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N238BC was last updated on September 18, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Rainbow SkyReach BushCat is a rugged two-seat light sport aircraft designed specifically for bush flying operations in harsh terrain environments. First flown in 2001 as the original Rainbow Cheetah, it evolved into a high-wing, fabric-covered aluminum monoplane powered by Rotax engines ranging from 80 to 100 horsepower. With a 31-foot wingspan and cruise speed of 105 mph, the BushCat could carry two occupants side-by-side with exceptional short-field performance. The aircraft was manufactured by Rainbow SkyReach in South Africa until the company's closure in 2024. AviatorDB tracks 18 Rainbow Skyreach (pty) LTD aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BUSH.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N238BC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2025
Manufacturer
RAINBOW SKYREACH (PTY) LTD
Model
BUSHCAT
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BUSHBushCat
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 17, 2025
Classification
Experimental 8 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BLACK KENNETH D
Address
6351 CRESTBROOK DR
City
MORRISON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80465-2227
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
2-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912ULS SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50423124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22654

Additional Details

Registration
N238BC
Serial Number
CH285C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01476140

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC