N4686S - 2012 Jim Faist Calidus Aircraft Registration

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2012 JIM FAIST CALIDUS

Aircraft Description

N4686S is a 2012 Jim Faist CALIDUS, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tjepkema Charles S in Dorr, MI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N4686S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5BA8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4686S was last updated on April 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Jim Faist is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 2 Jim Faist aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the CALIDUS model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4686S. 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
2012
Manufacturer
JIM FAIST
Model
CALIDUS
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 30, 2012
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TJEPKEMA CHARLES S
Address
4537 16TH ST
City
DORR
State / Zip Code
Michigan49323-9743
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912ULS SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51335216
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5BA8E

Additional Details

Registration
N4686S
Serial Number
11023
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01093424

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC