N8186S - 2000 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

LS8

2000 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N8186S is a 2000 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Sierra Soaring LLC in Fort Collins, CO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N8186S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2A4F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8186S was last updated on July 22, 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 N8186S. 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
February 17, 2001
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
SIERRA SOARING LLC
Address
3601 TERRY POINT DR
City
FORT COLLINS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80524-1328
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52625117
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2A4F

Additional Details

Registration
N8186S
Serial Number
8341
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00213795

Data Source

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

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