N17971 - 1973 Schweizer Sgs 2-33A Aircraft Registration

1973 SCHWEIZER SGS 2-33A

Aircraft Description

N17971 is a 1973 Schweizer SGS 2-33A, a none aircraft registered to West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a None NONE engine, N17971 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13E03 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17971 was last updated on November 30, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17971. 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
1973
Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 2-33A
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
73 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 4, 1973
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WEST MICHIGAN AVIATION ACADEMY
Address
5363 44TH ST SE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49512-4093
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50237003
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13E03

Additional Details

Registration
N17971
Serial Number
271
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 30, 2024
Last Update Date
November 30, 2024
Unique ID
00212510

Data Source

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

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