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N221KS V

Pipistrel TAURUS 503 · 2009 · Houston, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N221KS is a 2009 Pipistrel TAURUS 503 (serial 049 T 503), registered to Shaw Kevin (individual) in Houston, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2009 (17 years ago). It carries a Rotax 503 SERIES engine rated at 52 hp, the engine on 33% of registered Pipistrel TAURUS 503s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1E5AA. It is one of 6 Pipistrel TAURUS 503 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Shaw Kevin
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Houston, TX
Serial number
049 T 503
Year built
2009 · 17 yrs old
Airworthiness class
443
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1E5AA · 50362652 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 30, 2009
Airworthiness date
Aug 13, 2009
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
2

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 503 SERIES
Engine type
2-Cycle Piston
Rated power
52 hp
Power per seat
26 hp
FAA engine code
55564

1 of the 3 registered Pipistrel TAURUS 503 carry this engine (33%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a1e5aa
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056255F

Pipistrel TAURUS 503
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55564

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 503 SERIES
Type: 2-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 52 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N221KS
Serial Number: 049 T 503
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 056255F
Engine Code: 55564
Status: V (V)
Certification: 443
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: 2-Cycle Piston (7)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50362652
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1E5AA

Registrant

Shaw Kevin
Individual
Po Box 27289
Houston, TX, 772277289
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 30, 2009
Airworthiness Aug 13, 2009
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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