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N118YV V

Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II · Ballston Spa, NY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N118YV is a Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II (serial 25), registered to Mahony John P (individual) in Ballston Spa, NY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2029. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A04C25. It is one of 3 Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II aircraft on the FAA registry. Mahony John P holds 9 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Mahony John P
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Ballston Spa, NY
Serial number
25
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A04C25 · 50046045 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 27, 2016
Last FAA activity
Aug 18, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 38019VF

Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard
Engine type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N118YV
Serial Number: 25
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 38019VF
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50046045
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A04C25
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Registrant

Mahony John P
Individual
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2009 Barrett Rd
Ballston Spa, NY, 120202816
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 27, 2016
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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