N905RE - Rotec Engineering INC Panther 2 Plus Aircraft Registration

PANT

ROTEC ENGINEERING INC PANTHER 2 PLUS

Aircraft Description

N905RE is a Rotec Engineering INC PANTHER 2 PLUS, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Ben S III in Colleyville, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N905RE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC833B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N905RE was last updated on January 18, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Rotec Panther 2 was an American ultralight aircraft designed to meet the emerging FAR 103 regulations of the early 1980s. First introduced in 1984, it featured a strut-braced high-wing configuration with a single-seat enclosed cockpit and pusher-mounted Rotax 277 engine producing 28 horsepower. With a 34-foot wingspan and empty weight of just 250 pounds, the aircraft achieved compliance with ultralight weight restrictions. Rotec Engineering manufactured the Panther 2 as a kit for amateur construction before ceasing operations shortly after its introduction. AviatorDB tracks 1 Rotec Engineering INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PANT.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N905RE. 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
ROTEC ENGINEERING INC
Model
PANTHER 2 PLUS
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PANTPanther 2
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 1, 1985
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
JONES BEN S III
Address
104 JOHN MCCAIN RD
City
COLLEYVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas76034-6820
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Mode S Code (Oct)
53101473
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC833B

Additional Details

Registration
N905RE
Serial Number
1629
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 18, 2024
Last Update Date
January 18, 2024
Unique ID
00075500

Data Source

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

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