N2180 - 1967 Sorrell Sns Aircraft Registration

SNS2

1967 SORRELL SNS

Aircraft Description

N2180 is a 1967 Sorrell SNS, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kimbrel Michael G in Oakville, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on December 30, 1971. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N2180 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D992 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2180 was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Sorrell SNS-2 Guppy pioneered the negative-stagger biplane configuration for homebuilders, introducing an innovative design where the upper wing sat behind the lower wing for improved visibility and handling characteristics. First flown in 1967, it was a single-seat enclosed-cabin biplane powered by a 32-horsepower Rotax 377 two-stroke engine. With a 21-foot wingspan and maximum speed of 90 mph, the wooden aircraft weighed just 350 pounds empty and 600 pounds fully loaded. The kit was manufactured by Sorrell Aviation of Tenino, Washington. AviatorDB tracks 15 Sorrell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SNS2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2180. 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
1967
Manufacturer
SORRELL
Model
SNS
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SNS2SNS-2 Guppy
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 20, 1978
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 30, 1971

Registered Owner

Name
KIMBREL MICHAEL G
Address
1333 GARRARD CK RD
City
OAKVILLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98568
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50354622
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D992

Additional Details

Registration
N2180
Serial Number
2
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00241602

Data Source

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

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