N449HW - Carl J Buchmeier Challenger II Aircraft Registration

FK9

CARL J BUCHMEIER CHALLENGER II

Aircraft Description

N449HW is a Carl J Buchmeier CHALLENGER II, a single-engine two-cycle piston aircraft registered to Steiger Robert A in Paxton, IL. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56CD0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N449HW was last updated on April 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Carl J Buchmeier is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Carl J Buchmeier aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the CHALLENGER II model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N449HW. 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
Manufacturer
CARL J BUCHMEIER
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
STEIGER ROBERT A
Address
1186 ROSELAWN DR
City
PAXTON
State / Zip Code
Illinois60957-1835
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
2-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51266320
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56CD0

Additional Details

Registration
N449HW
Serial Number
CH20194-1079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01071167

Data Source

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

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