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N52LB V

Schempp-hirth NIMBUS-3DT

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ICAO24: a68791
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Last known — 6 days ago N52LB
Observed 2026-06-21 15:54:01 MST
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Ground speed
109 kt
Altitude (baro)
13,825 ft
Track
5.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 39.46471, Lng -119.50952
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3801953

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

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N52LB
Serial Number: 13
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 3801953
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): 51503621
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A68791
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Registrant

Whiteside Samuel L
1738 Lavender Ct
Minden, NV, 894235121
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
BARNETT MARK A

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 6, 2011
Airworthiness Jun 17, 1988
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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