N42DJ - 2001 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

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2001 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N42DJ is a 2001 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Hamilton Claude H III in Bonsall, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 11, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N42DJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F99A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42DJ was last updated on September 27, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Rolladen-Schneider LS-8T is a high-performance single-seat glider equipped with a sustainer engine, representing one of the most successful standard-class sailplanes in competitive soaring. First flown in 1994, it features a low-wing monoplane configuration with optional winglets and can accommodate a single pilot with up to 202 kg of water ballast. With wingspan options of 15 or 18 meters and a maximum speed of 280 km/h, the LS-8T was originally manufactured by Rolladen-Schneider of Germany. AviatorDB tracks 118 Rolladen-schneider aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is LS8.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N42DJ. 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
2001
Manufacturer
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 11, 2003
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HAMILTON CLAUDE H III
Address
PO BOX 788
City
BONSALL
State / Zip Code
California92003-0788
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51174632
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F99A

Additional Details

Registration
N42DJ
Serial Number
8387
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 27, 2023
Last Update Date
September 27, 2023
Unique ID
00653877

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 22:17:04)
Airport
Latitude
34.039177
Longitude
-116.771847

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC