N249 is available. It isn't assigned to any registered aircraft and isn't on the FAA's reserved list. You can reserve it today for $10 a year.
Reserve it with the FAA →Recently released: this tail was reserved by Cancelled/Not Assigned and has dropped off the FAA's reserved list — a good sign it's genuinely up for grabs, and a reason to move quickly.
N249 has been worn before. Past registrations from FAA deregistration records: