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N505DS V

Glaser-dirks Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500 ELAN ORION · 2001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3802505

Glaser-dirks Flugzeugbau Gmbh DG-500 ELAN ORION
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N505DS
Serial Number: 5E215X55
Year Manufactured: 2001
ACFTREF Code: 3802505
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51446337
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A64CDF
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Registrant

Sandhill Soaring Club Inc
Po Box 1891
Brighton, MI, 481165691
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 22, 2019
Airworthiness Mar 2, 2001
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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