N818XC - Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

LS8

ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N818XC is a Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Akerley Mark H in La Grange, IL. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 1 seat. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2924 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N818XC was last updated on December 9, 2025. 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 N818XC. 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
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AKERLEY MARK H
Address
225 N SPRING AVE
City
LA GRANGE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60525-1811
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52624444
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2924

Additional Details

Registration
N818XC
Serial Number
8288
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00843633

Data Source

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

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