N1178S is a 1971 Schweizer SGS 2-33B (glider) with serial number 228, registered in Leonardtown, MD. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2029; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2029. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (utility), issued Oct 24, 2024. It is one of 7 SGS 2-33B aircraft in the FAA registry, 2 of them registered in Maryland.
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Registration expiresJul 31, 2029
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2029
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Leonardtown, MD
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Washington FSDO (DCA FSDO) · (703) 230-7664
- Certificate issued
- Dec 12, 2000
- Last FAA action
- Oct 21, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A049B5
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50044665
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SCHWEIZER
- Model
- SGS 2-33B
- Year manufactured
- 1971
- Serial number
- 228
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Oct 24, 2024
- Approved operations
- Utility
Public airports near Leonardtown
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S County Regional Leonardtown, MD | 2W6 | 5 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Maryland Indian Head, MD | 2W5 | 31 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Tappahannock/Essex County Tappahannock, VA | KXSA | 34 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Changes seen in the FAA file
- Number moved from Schweizer SGS 2-33A S/N 228 to Schweizer SGS 2-33B S/N 228
CheckAero compares the daily FAA registry files since Oct 21, 2026; earlier changes are not in this log.