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N18984 V

Robinson Sailplane JR-5 · 1938 · Poway, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N18984 is a 1938 Robinson Sailplane JR-5 (serial JR5), registered to Fronius Douglas L (co-owner) in Poway, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2021 (5 years ago). It carries a None NONE engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A165A8. Fronius Douglas L holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Fronius Douglas L
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Poway, CA
Serial number
JR5
Year built
1938 · 88 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A165A8 · 50262650 octal
Certificate issued
May 8, 2002
Airworthiness date
Jun 2, 2021
Last FAA activity
Oct 20, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
None NONE
Engine type
None
FAA engine code
00000

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056033B

Robinson Sailplane JR-5
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N18984
Serial Number: JR5
Year Manufactured: 1938
ACFTREF Code: 056033B
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50262650
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A165A8
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Registrant

Fronius Douglas L
Co-Owner
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14161 Arbolitos Dr
Poway, CA, 920646439
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
FRONIUS MAE T

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 8, 2002
Airworthiness Jun 2, 2021
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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