N697Z - Bolkow Phoebus A-1 Aircraft Registration

BOLKOW PHOEBUS A-1

Aircraft Description

N697Z is a Bolkow PHOEBUS A-1, a none aircraft registered to Bruno Vassel in Draper, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N697Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A946F6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N697Z was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bolkow is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 27 Bolkow aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PHOEBUS A-1 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N697Z. 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
Manufacturer
BOLKOW
Model
PHOEBUS A-1
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 2, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BRUNO VASSEL
Address
1865 E HICKORY RIDGE CT
City
DRAPER
State / Zip Code
Utah84020-8873
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52243366
Mode S Code (Hex)
A946F6

Additional Details

Registration
N697Z
Serial Number
727
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00920447

Data Source

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

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