N9256Z - 1952 Dehavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Aircraft Registration

DHC1

1952 DEHAVILLAND DHC-1 CHIPMUNK

Aircraft Description

N9256Z is a 1952 Dehavilland DHC-1 CHIPMUNK, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swain Edward E III in Kirksville, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 1984. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Dehav Eng GIPSY MAJOR engine producing 140 horsepower, N9256Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACD3FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9256Z was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

de Havilland Aircraft produced iconic aircraft from the Tiger Moth trainer to the Comet jetliner. de Havilland Canada's DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-6 Twin Otter remain among the most respected utility aircraft ever built. AviatorDB tracks 1,814 Dehavilland aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the DHC-1 CHIPMUNK model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9256Z. 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
1952
Manufacturer
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC-1 CHIPMUNK
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DHC1DHC-1 Chipmunk
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 1979
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 1984

Registered Owner

Name
SWAIN EDWARD E III
Address
1215 S HALLIBURTON
City
KIRKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Missouri63501
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
DEHAV ENG
Engine Model
GIPSY MAJOR
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53151777
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACD3FF

Additional Details

Registration
N9256Z
Serial Number
C1-0711
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00350681

Data Source

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

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