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N40478Nelson D M/Nelson J N KITFOX III

ExperimentalBombardier ROTAX (ALL)Belle Fourche, SD

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N40478 is a Nelson D M/Nelson J N KITFOX III. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL). The registration is active, with the registrant based in Belle Fourche, SD. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1995. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2024.

No NTSB events on record

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2024

FAA record · Aug 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Belle Fourche, SD.

1995

FAA record · May 1995 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Nelson D M/Nelson J N. Model KITFOX III. Serial 764.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerNelson D M/Nelson J N

ModelKITFOX III

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial764

EngineBombardier ROTAX (ALL)

Seats2

BasedBelle Fourche, SD

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner · Belle Fourche, SD

May 1995

Airworthiness certificate issued

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