# N163DR: 2002 Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2CM

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2CM](https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-ventus-2cm) (registry code 3802001, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: 123
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition, racing
- Airworthiness date: September 14, 2002
- Certificate issued: July 21, 2021
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A0FD2E
- Registered owner: [Pieters Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIETERS%20RICHARD)
- Location: [Scotts Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Scotts%20Valley)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.0672° N, 122.0145° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95066, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=163DR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163DR

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2CM)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB CE-10-26](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-26): Engine  Starter Ring Gears. Issued Apr 14, 2010
- [SAIB CE-06-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-43): . Issued May 5, 2006
- [SAIB CE-02-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-02-42): . Issued Aug 9, 2002

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N163DR.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N163DR.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Schempp-Hirth VENTUS 2CM aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/schempp-hirth-ventus-2cm/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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