N221KS is a 2009 Pipistrel TAURUS 503 (glider) with serial number 049 T 503, registered in Houston, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jul 31, 2027; the renewal window opens on Jan 31, 2027. It is powered by a Rotax 503 SERIES rated at 52 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (racing, exhibition), issued Aug 13, 2009. It is one of 6 TAURUS 503 aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Texas.
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Registration expiresJul 31, 2027
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Jul 31, 2027
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Houston FSDO (HOU FSDO) · (281) 929-7000 or (888) 285-2127
- Certificate issued
- Jun 30, 2009
- Last FAA action
- Mar 4, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A1E5AA
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50362652
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- PIPISTREL
- Model
- TAURUS 503
- Year manufactured
- 2009
- Serial number
- 049 T 503
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- 2 cycle
- Engine
- ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Aug 13, 2009
- Approved operations
- Racing, Exhibition
Public airports near Houston
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P Hobby Houston, TX | KHOU | 12 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A1 |
| George Bush Intcntl/Houston Houston, TX | KIAH | 14 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Skyway Manor Pearland, TX | T79 | 16 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.