N6159 - 1970 Bliss Tern 17M Aircraft Registration

1970 BLISS TERN 17M

Aircraft Description

N6159 is a 1970 Bliss TERN 17M, a none aircraft registered to Leonard Steven E in Wichita, KS. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N6159 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A804E4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6159 was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bliss is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 2 Bliss aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the TERN 17M model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6159. 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
1970
Manufacturer
BLISS
Model
TERN 17M
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LEONARD STEVEN E
Address
11117 W WESTLAWN ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67212-6411
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52002344
Mode S Code (Hex)
A804E4

Additional Details

Registration
N6159
Serial Number
WVB/WTM-11-70
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00921346

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC