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N5839V V

Schweizer SGS 1-26B · 1964

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5839V is a 1964 Schweizer SGS 1-26B (serial 272), registered to Fueston Vernon A in Montague, CA. It is one of 92 Schweizer SGS 1-26B aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Fueston Vernon A
Based in
Montague, CA
Serial number
272
Year built
1964 · 62 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1G
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A784B4 · 51702264 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 6, 2012
Airworthiness date
Aug 28, 1964
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
FAA region
4

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ICAO24: a784b4
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8050118

Schweizer SGS 1-26B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 50 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5839V
Serial Number: 272
Year Manufactured: 1964
ACFTREF Code: 8050118
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1G
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51702264
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A784B4

Registrant

Fueston Vernon A
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820 Old Montague Rd
Montague, CA, 960649280
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 6, 2012
Airworthiness Aug 28, 1964
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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