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N32BN V

Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 3 · 1982 · Llano, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N32BN is a 1982 Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 3 (serial 32), registered to Gravance John R Jr (individual) in Llano, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1983 (43 years ago). It carries a None NONE engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A36C1D. It is one of 6 Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 3 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Gravance John R Jr
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Llano, CA
Serial number
32
Year built
1982 · 44 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A36C1D · 50666035 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 20, 1999
Airworthiness date
Mar 18, 1983
Last FAA activity
Sep 9, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
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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ICAO24: a36c1d
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3801950

Schempp-hirth NIMBUS 3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N32BN
Serial Number: 32
Year Manufactured: 1982
ACFTREF Code: 3801950
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50666035
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A36C1D
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Registrant

Gravance John R Jr
Individual
32016 Crystalaire Dr
Llano, CA, 935441203
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 20, 1999
Airworthiness Mar 18, 1983
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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