N196SG - 1969 Soko Galeb G2-A Aircraft Registration

N196SG is a 1969 Soko GALEB G2-A, a single-engine turbo-jet aircraft registered to Socolof Jon in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on May 3, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Rolls-royc MK 22-6 engine producing 2500 horsepower, N196SG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1800C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N196SG was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SOKO G-2 Galeb was Yugoslavia's first mass-produced indigenous jet aircraft, serving as a two-seat trainer and light attack aircraft that established the nation's aerospace manufacturing capability. First flown on July 3, 1961, it was a single-engine turbojet aircraft featuring trapezoidal wings and tandem seating for instructor and student. With a maximum speed of 505 mph and spanning over 64 feet, the Galeb could operate from grass runways while maintaining the reliability needed for training operations. Built by SOKO aircraft factory in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, it became the foundation for Yugoslavia's military aviation training program. AviatorDB tracks 4 Soko aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SOK2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N196SG. 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.