N8709R - 1965 Schempp-hirth SHK1 Aircraft Registration

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1965 SCHEMPP-HIRTH SHK1

Aircraft Description

N8709R is a 1965 Schempp-hirth SHK1, a none aircraft registered to Knerr Joshua D in Tehachapi, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 11, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N8709R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF9F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8709R was last updated on November 18, 2024. 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 SHK1 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8709R. 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
1965
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
SHK1
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
FESTAEROSTAR 1
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 11, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
KNERR JOSHUA D
Address
16334 HARRIS RD APT 29
City
TEHACHAPI
State / Zip Code
California93561-6458
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52774771
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF9F9

Additional Details

Registration
N8709R
Serial Number
05
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
November 18, 2024
Last Update Date
November 18, 2024
Unique ID
00412261

Data Source

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

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