N17956 is a 1973 Schweizer SGS 2-33B (glider) with serial number 286, registered in Yaphank, NY. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jan 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Jul 31, 2027. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (utility), issued Jul 25, 2023. It is one of 7 SGS 2-33B aircraft in the FAA registry, 3 of them registered in New York.
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Registration expiresJan 31, 2028
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- LONG ISLAND SOARING ASSOCIATION
- Location
- Yaphank, NY
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Farmingdale FSDO (FRG FSDO) · (631) 454-2400
- Certificate issued
- Aug 2, 1988
- Last FAA action
- Oct 21, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A13DC2
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50236702
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SCHWEIZER
- Model
- SGS 2-33B
- Year manufactured
- 1973
- Serial number
- 286
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Jul 25, 2023
- Approved operations
- Utility
Public airports near Yaphank
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Shirley, NY | KHWV | 3 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Bayport Aerodrome Bayport, NY | 23N | 8 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Long Island Mac Arthur New York, NY | KISP | 9 mi | 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 286 to Schweizer SGS 2-33B S/N 286
CheckAero compares the daily FAA registry files since Oct 21, 2026; earlier changes are not in this log.