N44671 - 1996 Downard Kenneth B Challenger II Aircraft Registration

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1996 DOWNARD KENNETH B CHALLENGER II

Aircraft Description

N44671 is a 1996 Downard Kenneth B CHALLENGER II, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trober Bob W in Du Quoin, IL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on September 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N44671 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5644E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44671 was last updated on September 30, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Downard Kenneth B is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Downard Kenneth B aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the CHALLENGER II model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44671. 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
1996
Manufacturer
DOWNARD KENNETH B
Model
CHALLENGER II
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
FK9FK-9 Mk.IV
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 11, 1996
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
TROBER BOB W
Address
406 E SMITH AVE
City
DU QUOIN
State / Zip Code
Illinois62832-2038
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
51262116
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5644E

Additional Details

Registration
N44671
Serial Number
CH20295GW1289
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00376041

Data Source

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

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