N742P - 2023 Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh Arcus M Aircraft Registration

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2023 SCHEMPP HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH ARCUS M

Aircraft Description

N742P is a 2023 Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh ARCUS M, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Payne James M in Minden, NV. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Solo 262502I engine producing 68 horsepower, N742P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9FB3D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N742P was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.4004, -81.8435 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N742P was last updated on June 6, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 32 Schempp Hirth Flugzeugbau Gmbh aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the ARCUS M model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N742P. 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
2023
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH
Model
ARCUS M
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
FK9FK-9 Mk.IV
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2025
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 6, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PAYNE JAMES M
Address
2944 SONOMA CT
City
MINDEN
State / Zip Code
Nevada89423-7504
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
SOLO
Engine Model
262502I
Horsepower
68 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52375475
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9FB3D

Additional Details

Registration
N742P
Serial Number
269
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 6, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01408647

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 00:16:07)
Airport
Latitude
38.991302
Longitude
-119.738617

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC