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N52CXGarin Douglas J THATCHER CX4

ExperimentalVolkswagen CONVERSIONRichmond, MN

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N52CX is a Garin Douglas J THATCHER CX4. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a Volkswagen CONVERSION rated at 36 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Richmond, MN. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 2012. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2024.

No NTSB events on record

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2024

FAA record · Apr 2024 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Richmond, MN.

2012

FAA record · Oct 2012 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Garin Douglas J. Model THATCHER CX4. Serial 52.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerGarin Douglas J

ModelTHATCHER CX4

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial52

EngineVolkswagen CONVERSION

Horsepower36

Seats1

BasedRichmond, MN

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2024 — present

Registered owner · Richmond, MN

Oct 2012

Airworthiness certificate issued

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