N689TC - 2017 Autogyro USA LLC Calidus Aircraft Registration

N689TC is a 2017 Autogyro USA LLC CALIDUS, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Patton Phillip F in Gold Hill, NC. This aircraft holds a primary airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Rotax 914UL engine producing 115 horsepower, N689TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A92652 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N689TC was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SparrowHawk, a revolutionary two-seat gyroplane that transformed autogyro safety through its centerline-thrust design, was first introduced in 2003. This aluminum-framed aircraft with fiberglass cabin featured a four-stroke Subaru engine and could reach speeds of 120 knots with a range of 510 nautical miles. Measuring 2,200 pounds maximum takeoff weight, it seated two occupants in adjustable positions. The aircraft was manufactured by American Autogyro, a subsidiary of Groen Brothers Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 4 Autogyro USA LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SPHA.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N689TC. 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.