N53PP is a 2022 Pipistrel D O O TAURUS (glider) with serial number 182 T 503 LSA, registered in Chesapeake, VA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Sep 30, 2029; the renewal window opens on Mar 30, 2029. It is powered by a Rotax 503 SERIES rated at 52 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the light sport class (glider), issued Oct 2, 2022. It is one of 2 TAURUS aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Virginia.
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Registration expiresSep 30, 2029
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Sep 30, 2029
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- VORTEX MARITIME LLC
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Richmond FSDO (RIC FSDO) · (804) 222-7494
- Certificate issued
- Sep 1, 2022
- Last FAA action
- Sep 2, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A6AF67
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51527547
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- PIPISTREL D O O
- Model
- TAURUS
- Year manufactured
- 2022
- Serial number
- 182 T 503 LSA
- Aircraft type
- Glider
- Engine type
- Electric
- Engine
- ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Light sport since Oct 2, 2022
- Approved operations
- Glider
Public airports near Chesapeake
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Regional Norfolk, VA | KCPK | 1 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Hampton Roads Executive Norfolk, VA | KPVG | 11 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A+ |
| Norfolk International Norfolk, VA | KORF | 16 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.