N4022 - 1955 Avions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard Aircraft Registration

BROU

1955 AVIONS MAX HOLSTE MH 1521 BROUSSARD

Aircraft Description

N4022 is a 1955 Avions Max Holste MH 1521 BROUSSARD, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Qualitair LLC Trustee. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on October 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N4022 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4B6AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4022 was last updated on October 15, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Max Holste MH-1521 Broussard was France's answer to the de Havilland Beaver, serving as a rugged utility aircraft that earned the nickname "French Beaver" for its exceptional short-field performance. First flown on November 17, 1952, it was a high-wing, twin-tailed monoplane powered by a 451-horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engine and could carry up to seven occupants. With a takeoff distance of less than 900 feet when fully loaded, the Broussard proved invaluable in austere environments during the Algerian War. Société des Avions Max Holste produced 363 aircraft between 1954 and 1961. AviatorDB tracks 10 Avions Max Holste aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BROU.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4022. 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
1955
Manufacturer
AVIONS MAX HOLSTE
Model
MH 1521 BROUSSARD
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BROUMH-1521 Broussard
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1994
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 15, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
QUALITAIR LLC TRUSTEE
Address
FLUGPLATZ MICHELSTADT
MOSSAUER STRASSE 17
City
MICHELSTADT
State / Zip Code
64720
Country
Germany

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51133255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4B6AD

Additional Details

Registration
N4022
Serial Number
22
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 15, 2024
Last Update Date
October 15, 2024
Unique ID
00454792

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC