N81285 - 1946 Fairchild 24R-46 Aircraft Registration

1946 FAIRCHILD 24R-46

Aircraft Description

N81285 is a 1946 Fairchild 24R-46, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richard D James in Groveland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Fairchild 6-440 SERIES engine producing 200 horsepower, N81285 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1458 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N81285 was last updated on March 19, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Fairchild is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 659 Fairchild aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 24R-46 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81285. 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
1946
Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Model
24R-46
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
102 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARD D JAMES
Address
20151 GRASS ROOTS RD
City
GROVELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida34736-8553
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Engine Model
6-440 SERIES
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52612130
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1458

Additional Details

Registration
N81285
Serial Number
R46185
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00460262

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC