N233BD is a 1972 Schweizer SGS 2-33B (glider) with serial number 231, registered in Chestertown, MD. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Feb 29, 2028; the renewal window opens on Aug 29, 2027. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (utility), issued Aug 25, 2026. It is one of 7 SGS 2-33B aircraft in the FAA registry, 2 of them registered in Maryland.
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Registration expiresFeb 29, 2028
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Feb 29, 2028
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Chestertown, MD
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Baltimore FSDO (BAL FSDO)
- Certificate issued
- Feb 10, 2015
- Last FAA action
- Oct 21, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A213C2
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50411702
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SCHWEIZER
- Model
- SGS 2-33B
- Year manufactured
- 1972
- Serial number
- 231
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Aug 25, 2026
- Approved operations
- Utility
Public airports near Chestertown
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massey Aerodrome Massey, MD | MD1 | 16 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Essex Skypark Baltimore, MD | W48 | 19 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Martin State Baltimore, MD | KMTN | 20 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 231 to Schweizer SGS 2-33B S/N 231
CheckAero compares the daily FAA registry files since Oct 21, 2026; earlier changes are not in this log.