N833AK - 2001 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

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2001 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N833AK is a 2001 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Wiederkehr Anthony in Arlington, WA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 7, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on July 3, 2001. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a None NONE engine, N833AK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6389 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N833AK was last updated on April 1, 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 N833AK. 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
2001
Manufacturer
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 7, 2001
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 3, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
WIEDERKEHR ANTHONY
Address
16528 MARINE DR
City
STANWOOD
State / Zip Code
Washington98292-6766
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52661611
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6389

Additional Details

Registration
N833AK
Serial Number
8375
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
May 3, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00343994

Data Source

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

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