N48Z - 1979 Schempp-hirth K G Mini-nimbus C Aircraft Registration

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1979 SCHEMPP-HIRTH K G MINI-NIMBUS C

Aircraft Description

N48Z is a 1979 Schempp-hirth K G MINI-NIMBUS C, a none aircraft registered to Moffett Paul L in Oro Valley, AZ. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 3, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N48Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E87F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N48Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.4307, -111.3884 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N48Z was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schempp-hirth K G is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 10 Schempp-hirth K G aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the MINI-NIMBUS C model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48Z. 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
1979
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH K G
Model
MINI-NIMBUS C
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 3, 1980
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MOFFETT PAUL L
Address
697 W BRIGHT CANYON DR
City
ORO VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona85755-5732
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51364177
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E87F

Additional Details

Registration
N48Z
Serial Number
108
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00610155

Last Known Position

Date
April 10, 2026 (UTC 21:57:03)
Airport
Latitude
32.43057
Longitude
-111.388531

Data Source

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

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