N198 is reserved. Fee-paid reservation held by Short-N-Numbers — if it isn't renewed, the FAA releases it on Sep 23, 2027 (in about 15 months).
Reserved by an individual or company for $10 per year.
Reservations lapse more often than you'd think. Check back around Sep 23, 2027 — if the holder doesn't renew, it becomes available. See everything scheduled to free up in September 2027.
N198 has been worn before. Past registrations from FAA deregistration records:
Tails one nudge away from N198 that aren't assigned or reserved: