N8616R - 1961 Schweizer Sgs 1-26A Aircraft Registration

SG26

1961 SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26A

Aircraft Description

N8616R is a 1961 Schweizer SGS 1-26A, a none aircraft registered to Whiting Stephen D in Poway, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 3, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N8616R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD5C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8616R was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schweizer is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1,365 Schweizer aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SGS 1-26A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8616R. 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
1961
Manufacturer
SCHWEIZER
Model
SGS 1-26A
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
SG26SGS 1-26
Cruise Speed
58 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 3, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WHITING STEPHEN D
Address
14366 CARNITAS ST
City
POWAY
State / Zip Code
California92064-3148
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52752710
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD5C8

Additional Details

Registration
N8616R
Serial Number
144
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00762491

Data Source

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

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