N38KM - 1982 Schempp-hirth Ventus A/16.6 Aircraft Registration

1982 SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS A/16.6

Aircraft Description

N38KM is a 1982 Schempp-hirth VENTUS A/16.6, a none aircraft registered to Kalapos Bela L in Naples, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 21, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on April 1, 2013. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N38KM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A459DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38KM 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.

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 A/16.6 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N38KM. 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
1982
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
VENTUS A/16.6
Type Aircraft
Glider
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 21, 1999
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
KALAPOS BELA L
Address
9613 CRESCENT GARDEN DR F201
City
NAPLES
State / Zip Code
Florida34109
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51054736
Mode S Code (Hex)
A459DE

Additional Details

Registration
N38KM
Serial Number
94
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00395842

Data Source

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

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