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N6159 V

Bliss TERN 17M · 1970 · Wichita, KS

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N6159 is a 1970 Bliss TERN 17M (serial WVB/WTM-11-70), registered to Leonard Steven E (individual) in Wichita, KS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2028. It carries a None NONE engine. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A804E4. Leonard Steven E holds 68 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Leonard Steven E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Wichita, KS
Serial number
WVB/WTM-11-70
Year built
1970 · 56 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A804E4 · 52002344 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 6, 2021
Last FAA activity
Jun 23, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2028
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
None NONE
Engine type
None
FAA engine code
00000

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05603C8

Bliss TERN 17M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 00000

Manufacturer: None
Model: NONE
Type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6159
Serial Number: WVB/WTM-11-70
Year Manufactured: 1970
ACFTREF Code: 05603C8
Engine Code: 00000
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52002344
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A804E4
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Registrant

Leonard Steven E
Individual
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11117 W Westlawn St
Wichita, KS, 672126411
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 6, 2021
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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