N88QB - 1975 Kaplan Steen Skybolt Aircraft Registration

1975 KAPLAN STEEN SKYBOLT

Aircraft Description

N88QB is a 1975 Kaplan STEEN SKYBOLT, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ackerman Mendel R in Saint Matthews, SC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N88QB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1CDC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88QB was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Kaplan is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Kaplan aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the STEEN SKYBOLT model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N88QB. 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
1975
Manufacturer
KAPLAN
Model
STEEN SKYBOLT
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
85 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 1980
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 6, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
ACKERMAN MENDEL R
Address
178 DO LITTLE LN
City
SAINT MATTHEWS
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29135-7988
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53016334
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1CDC

Additional Details

Registration
N88QB
Serial Number
1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00492001

Data Source

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

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