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    I just purchased a neglected Series 5 project. The original builder lost his bill of sale from SkyStar, as well as the Series 5 build manual so I've had to determine the serial number via other means. We found a single piece of paper (a packing list from SkyStar) with the number written on it, but I can't say for certain what the first couple of characters are. The first one might be a five (5), or it might be an "s". The second character appears to be a slash ( / ), but maybe it's a one (1).

    I'm hoping that someone with a Series 5 can take a look at this, compare it to their serial number, and tell me what my project's serial number is likely to be.

    Thank you!
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    Eric,

    The aircraft serial number the kit was assigned should be imprinted on the fuselage - that would carry more weight than a piece of paper anyway. On the S5 it should be stamped into the upper seat belt harness anchor, a small triangular piece of metal welded to the frame behind the seat. If I recall, it should be on the anchor behind the pilots seat. I could be wrong on the location (port vs starboard anchor bracket) but I believe that is correct.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave S View Post
    The aircraft serial number the kit was assigned should be imprinted on the fuselage... On the S5 it should be stamped into the upper seat belt harness anchor, a small triangular piece of metal welded to the frame behind the seat.
    Thanks for the reply, Dave. I just looked, and my airframe doesn't have the numbers in that location. I removed both sets of shoulder harnesses, but the mounting tabs welded to the fuselage have no markings. The fuselage is powder coated, but there's not even a hint of anything under the coating.

    The previous owner told me that he was about to buy a Model IV, but was encouraged by SkyStar to wait a bit and get the soon-to-be-released Series 5, which he did. So, I believe this is a very early Series 5. Perhaps they didn't start marking them the way you described until later, or maybe this is something that was started with the current company?
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    Eric,

    Sorry I sent you on a wild-goose-chase. I think you are correct that it may be in a different location if it is a real early S5 - they may have used a location like was used on the last of the IV's. Have to admit not being too familiar with the IV's possibly someone who is may have an idea. I do think the numbers back then were 8 digits which would agree with the number of characters on the paper.
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    No, you weren't wrong; I'm blind. I was, as the ladies like to say, "looking like a man." I went back with a flashlight and found the serial number stamped on the co-pilot side shoulder harness bracket. It took some doing, but I managed to get a readable photo of it, and it bears no relation whatsoever to the number on that packing list, above.

    It would appear that I own Kitfox Series 5 serial number S95040118.

    Thank you again, Dave. Much appreciated!

    Now, anyone who cares to give an opinion on my reading of this photo, please feel free to chime in.
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    You got it! Nice

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    I believe there is a code in the serial #, If I'm not mistaken, it would mean it was built in 01/04/1995, and was #18 built. Am I right?? JImChuk

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    Imteresting... that hadn't occurred to me before you mentioned it. Makes good sense. Thanks!
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    Or it could have been the eighteen kit manufactured on April 1, 1995.

    Quote Originally Posted by avidflyer View Post
    I believe there is a code in the serial #, If I'm not mistaken, it would mean it was built in 01/04/1995, and was #18 built. Am I right?? JImChuk
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    Oh, great. I got the April Fool's airplane!
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