N68996 - Boeing N2S-3 Aircraft Registration

BOEING N2S-3

Aircraft Description

N68996 is a Boeing N2S-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rare Aircraft LTD in Faribault, MN. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N68996 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A92858 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N68996 was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Boeing Company, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is one of the world's largest aerospace companies. Boeing has manufactured commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space vehicles since 1916, with iconic products including the 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. AviatorDB tracks 6,953 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the N2S-3 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N68996. 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
BOEING
Model
N2S-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
RARE AIRCRAFT LTD
Address
3401 HIGHWAY 21 W
City
FARIBAULT
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55021-3648
Country
United States

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)
52224130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A92858

Additional Details

Registration
N68996
Serial Number
75-7752
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700217

Data Source

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

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