N122BF - 1987 Schempp-hirth Ventus B/16.6 Aircraft Registration

1987 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS B/16.6

Aircraft Description

N122BF is a 1987 Schempp-hirth VENTUS B/16.6, a none aircraft registered to Esser Klaus M in Downingtown, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2012. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N122BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05B3F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N122BF was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schempp-hirth is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the VENTUS B/16.6 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N122BF. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1987
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS B/16.6
Type Aircraft
Glider
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 13, 2007
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ESSER KLAUS M
Address
200 HICKORY DR
City
DOWNINGTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19335-4122
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50055477
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05B3F

Additional Details

Registration
N122BF
Serial Number
323
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00965460

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC