N84FE - 1997 Technoflug Leichtflugzeugbau Carat Aircraft Registration

TFK2

1997 Technoflug Leichtflugzeugbau CARAT

Aircraft Description

N84FE is a 1997 Technoflug Leichtflugzeugbau CARAT, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to David James R Jr in Franconia, NH. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 2011. The registration certificate was issued on February 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N84FE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7E02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N84FE was last updated on February 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The TECHNOFLUG TFK-2 Carat represented a sophisticated approach to high-performance motorglider design, combining proven sailplane aerodynamics with modern composite construction. First flown on December 16, 1997, it was a single-seat, low-wing monoplane powered by a 60-horsepower Sauer inline engine driving an innovative forward-folding propeller. With its 49-foot wingspan and 21.3 aspect ratio wings adapted from the renowned Schempp-Hirth Discus sailplane, the Carat achieved an exceptional balance of powered flight capability and soaring performance. The aircraft was developed by TECHNOFLUG in Germany before production transferred to AMS-Flight in Ljubljana, Slovenia. AviatorDB tracks 1 Technoflug Leichtflugzeugbau aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TFK2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N84FE. 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
1997
Manufacturer
Technoflug Leichtflugzeugbau
Model
CARAT
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
TFK2TFK-2 Carat
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 20, 2011
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DAVID JAMES R JR
Address
PO BOX 279
City
FRANCONIA
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03580-0279
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52677002
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7E02

Additional Details

Registration
N84FE
Serial Number
001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01070046

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC