N4989C - 1978 Schempp-hirth Mini-nimbus B Aircraft Registration

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1978 SCHEMPP-HIRTH MINI-NIMBUS B

Aircraft Description

N4989C is a 1978 Schempp-hirth MINI-NIMBUS B, a none aircraft registered to Bernatz Gerald F in Saint Louis, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on August 4, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a None NONE engine, N4989C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63166 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4989C was last updated on March 10, 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 MINI-NIMBUS B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4989C. 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
1978
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
MINI-NIMBUS B
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 23, 1983
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 4, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BERNATZ GERALD F
Address
3624 COLONIA PLACE DR APT 1
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
Missouri63125-4472
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51430546
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63166

Additional Details

Registration
N4989C
Serial Number
79
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00070805

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC