N17974 - 1972 Schweizer Sgs 1-34R Aircraft Registration

1972 SCHWEIZER SGS 1-34R

Aircraft Description

N17974 is a 1972 Schweizer SGS 1-34R, a none aircraft registered to Bates William S in Burlington, WV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on January 14, 2015. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N17974 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13E06 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17974 was last updated on July 5, 2023. 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 N17974. 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
1972
Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-34R
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
106 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 14, 1981
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 14, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BATES WILLIAM S
Address
694 WINDY RIDGE LN
City
BURLINGTON
State / Zip Code
West Virginia26710-4565
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50237006
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13E06

Additional Details

Registration
N17974
Serial Number
74
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 5, 2023
Last Update Date
July 5, 2023
Unique ID
00192510

Data Source

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

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