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N3KG V

Schempp-hirth NIMBUS-3DM · 1988 · Bellefonte, PA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3KG is a 1988 Schempp-hirth NIMBUS-3DM (serial 4), registered to Ps Soaring Inc (corporation) in Bellefonte, PA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2004 (22 years ago). It carries a Rotax SEE BOMBADIER engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A31B88. Ps Soaring Inc holds 8 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Ps Soaring Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Bellefonte, PA
Serial number
4
Year built
1988 · 38 yrs old
Airworthiness class
434
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A31B88 · 50615610 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 25, 2019
Airworthiness date
Jul 24, 2004
Last FAA activity
Jul 22, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax SEE BOMBADIER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
55555

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ICAO24: a31b88
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Last known — 1 month ago
Observed 2026-10-08 13:49:47 MST
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Ground speed
50 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,650 ft
Track
298.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 40.99960, Lng -77.81561
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3801952

Schempp-hirth NIMBUS-3DM
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55555

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: SEE BOMBADIER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3KG
Serial Number: 4
Year Manufactured: 1988
ACFTREF Code: 3801952
Engine Code: 55555
Status: V (V)
Certification: 434
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50615610
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A31B88
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Registrant

Ps Soaring Inc
Corporation
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2307 Purdue Mountain Rd
Bellefonte, PA, 168238803
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 25, 2019
Airworthiness Jul 24, 2004
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 22, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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