Registry / Scheibe / L SPATZ III / N8636

Own N8636?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N8636 V

Scheibe L SPATZ III · 1966 · Morgan, UT

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8636 is a 1966 Scheibe L SPATZ III (serial 821), registered to Thomson Ryan D (individual) in Morgan, UT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1997 (29 years ago). It carries a Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, the engine on 25% of registered Scheibe L SPATZ IIIs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABDD26. It is one of 5 Scheibe L SPATZ III aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Thomson Ryan D
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Morgan, UT
Serial number
821
Year built
1966 · 60 yrs old
Airworthiness class
443
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABDD26 · 52756446 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 12, 2003
Airworthiness date
May 1, 1997
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
S

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
None
FAA engine code
99999

1 of the 4 registered Scheibe L SPATZ III carry this engine (25%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Community facts about N8636

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N8636

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N8636.

Share your experience with N8636

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N8636 (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N8636? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: abdd26
No flight data on file yet for N8636.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N8636 is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N8636

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3801365

Scheibe L SPATZ III
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 52 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8636
Serial Number: 821
Year Manufactured: 1966
ACFTREF Code: 3801365
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 443
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: None (0)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Scheibe L SPATZ III. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Scheibe L SPATZ III model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52756446
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABDD26

Registrant

Thomson Ryan D
Individual
4200 Daisy Dr
Morgan, UT, 840509768
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 12, 2003
Airworthiness May 1, 1997
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Scheibe L SPATZ III at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with L SPATZ III performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Scheibe L SPATZ III registrations