N4173C - 1968 Schempp-hirth Cirrus Aircraft Registration

1968 SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS

Aircraft Description

N4173C is a 1968 Schempp-hirth CIRRUS, a none aircraft registered to Compton Francis B in Marfa, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 1969. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N4173C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4F0E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4173C was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schempp-hirth is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 435 Schempp-hirth aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the CIRRUS model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4173C. 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
1968
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
CIRRUS
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 18, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 1969

Registered Owner

Name
COMPTON FRANCIS B
Address
PO BOX 516
City
MARFA
State / Zip Code
Texas79843-0516
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51170345
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4F0E5

Additional Details

Registration
N4173C
Serial Number
33
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00171564

Data Source

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

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