N517BK is a Schempp Hirth NIMBUS II (glider) with serial number 145, registered in Minden, NV. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Nov 30, 2027; the renewal window opens on May 30, 2027. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (racing), issued Jul 20, 1979. It is one of 3 NIMBUS II aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Nevada.
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Registration expiresNov 30, 2027
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Nov 30, 2027
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Minden, NV
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Reno FSDO (RNO FSDO) · (775) 858-7700
- Certificate issued
- Nov 12, 2020
- Last FAA action
- Apr 1, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A67B93
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51475623
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- SCHEMPP HIRTH
- Model
- NIMBUS II
- Serial number
- 145
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- None
- Engines / seats
- - / 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Jul 20, 1979
- Approved operations
- Racing
Public airports near Minden
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden-Tahoe Minden, NV | KMEV | 3 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, CA | KTVL | 13 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Carson City Carson City, NV | KCXP | 16 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.