N627RB - 2000 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

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2000 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N627RB is a 2000 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Bergh Ralph in Lititz, PA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2000. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N627RB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A831B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N627RB was last updated on October 20, 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 N627RB. 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
2000
Manufacturer
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 4, 2000
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
BERGH RALPH
Address
10 SOUTHVIEW LN
City
LITITZ
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17543-8208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52030667
Mode S Code (Hex)
A831B7

Additional Details

Registration
N627RB
Serial Number
8302
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00545680

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC