N163DR is a 2002 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2CM (glider) with serial number 123, registered in Scotts Valley, CA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2028. It is powered by an Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (exhibition, racing), issued Sep 14, 2002. It is one of 11 VENTUS 2CM aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in California.
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Registration expiresJul 31, 2028
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Scotts Valley, CA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- San Jose FSDO (SJC FSDO) · (408) 795-4000
- Certificate issued
- Jul 21, 2021
- Last FAA action
- May 26, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A0FD2E
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50176456
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SCHEMPP-HIRTH
- Model
- VENTUS 2CM
- Year manufactured
- 2002
- Serial number
- 123
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Sep 14, 2002
- Approved operations
- Exhibition, Racing
Public airports near Scotts Valley
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Municipal Watsonville, CA | KWVI | 15 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A, G100UL |
| Mineta San Jose International San Jose, CA | KSJC | 22 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | KRHV | 22 mi | Towered | A, G100UL, UL94 |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.