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N8608R V

Schweizer SGS 1-26A · 1961

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8050116

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

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8608R
Serial Number: 128
Year Manufactured: 1961
ACFTREF Code: 8050116
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52751127
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABD257

Registrant

Poole William L Jr
921 Eagle Ave
Sandy Valley, NV, 890198548
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 7, 2014
Airworthiness Jul 3, 1961
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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