N16YG - 1985 Schempp-hirth Ventus BT Aircraft Registration

1985 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS BT

Aircraft Description

N16YG is a 1985 Schempp-hirth VENTUS BT, a none aircraft registered to Davis Michael L in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N16YG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F182 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16YG was last updated on January 22, 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 BT model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16YG. 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
1985
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS BT
Type Aircraft
Glider
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 31, 1985
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS MICHAEL L
Address
8138 FOREST HILLS BLVD
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75218-4407
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50170602
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F182

Additional Details

Registration
N16YG
Serial Number
56
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00390576

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC