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N28717 V

Schweizer SGS 2-8

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8050202

Schweizer SGS 2-8
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 71 KTAS
Category: Standard
Engine type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N28717
Serial Number: 38
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 8050202
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): 50565227
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2EA97

Registrant

Van Roo Jon D
N72W28835 Fishers Landing Rd
Hartland, WI, 530298338
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 14, 2012
Expiration Mar 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 28, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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