N553GW - 2008 Just Aircraft LLC Highlander Aircraft Registration

HIGH

2008 JUST AIRCRAFT LLC HIGHLANDER

Aircraft Description

N553GW is a 2008 Just Aircraft LLC HIGHLANDER, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Wagner Conrad L in Glenwood Springs, CO. This aircraft holds a light sport airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Jabiru 3300 engine producing 120 horsepower, N553GW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70B3B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N553GW was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Just Highlander is a two-seat STOL kit aircraft that revolutionized backcountry flying for amateur builders when it entered production in 2004. First flown in 2004, it features a high-wing configuration with Rotax engines typically producing 100 horsepower, seating two occupants side-by-side. With a takeoff and landing roll under 300 feet and a stall speed of just 28 knots, the aircraft demonstrates exceptional short-field performance. Manufactured by Just Aircraft LLC of Walhalla, South Carolina, the Highlander has outsold its Escapade predecessor by a ratio of 10:1. AviatorDB tracks 9 Just Aircraft LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HIGH.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N553GW. 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
2008
Manufacturer
JUST AIRCRAFT LLC
Model
HIGHLANDER
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
HIGHHighlander
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 24, 2008
Classification
Light Sport Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
WAGNER CONRAD L
Address
24 COUNTY ROAD 138
City
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Colorado81601-9708
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JABIRU
Engine Model
3300
Horsepower
120 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51605473
Mode S Code (Hex)
A70B3B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N553GW
Serial Number
JAE5C0106
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00454929

Data Source

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

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