N159SS is a 1978 Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau TWIN ASTIR (glider) with serial number 3220, registered in New Douglas, IL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jan 31, 2029; the renewal window opens on Jul 31, 2028. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (glider), issued Mar 8, 1979. It is one of 3 TWIN ASTIR aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Illinois.
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Registration expiresJan 31, 2029
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- SILVER CREEK GLIDER CLUB
- Location
- New Douglas, IL
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- St. Louis FSDO (STL FSDO) · (314) 890-4800, (800) 322-8876
- Certificate issued
- Jan 25, 2013
- Last FAA action
- Jul 7, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A0ED3F
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50166477
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BURKHART GROB FLUGZEUGBAU
- Model
- TWIN ASTIR
- Year manufactured
- 1978
- Serial number
- 3220
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Mar 8, 1979
- Approved operations
- Glider
Public airports near New Douglas
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland-Winet Highland, IL | H07 | 13 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Litchfield Municipal Litchfield, IL | 3LF | 13 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Greenville Greenville, IL | KGRE | 18 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.