N8396 - 2001 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

LS8

2001 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N8396 is a 2001 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Brotto Daniele C in Baltimore, MD. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2001. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N8396 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7CF3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8396 was last updated on May 12, 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 N8396. 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
August 12, 2001
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
BROTTO DANIELE C
Address
64 ROGER VALLEY CT
City
BALTIMORE
State / Zip Code
Maryland21234-1442
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52676363
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7CF3

Additional Details

Registration
N8396
Serial Number
8378
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00283837

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 17:27:26)
Airport
Latitude
39.753571
Longitude
-77.323927

Data Source

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

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