N4742D - 2020 Richard P Piepgras Kitfox Model IV Aircraft Registration

BPAT

2020 RICHARD P PIEPGRAS KITFOX MODEL IV

Aircraft Description

N4742D is a 2020 Richard P Piepgras KITFOX MODEL IV, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Melech John D in Nevada, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 9, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912UL engine producing 80 horsepower, N4742D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5D298 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4742D was last updated on April 11, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Richard P Piepgras is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Richard P Piepgras aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the KITFOX MODEL IV model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4742D. 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
2020
Manufacturer
RICHARD P PIEPGRAS
Model
KITFOX MODEL IV
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BPATBearhawk Patrol
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 9, 2024
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MELECH JOHN D
Address
18522 S 2200 RD
City
NEVADA
State / Zip Code
Missouri64772-7978
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912UL
Horsepower
80 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51351230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5D298

Additional Details

Registration
N4742D
Serial Number
ADS 159
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
April 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01330611

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 19:02:53)
Airport
Latitude
36.100469
Longitude
-93.059926

Data Source

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

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