N8747 - 1970 Schempp-hirth KA8B Aircraft Registration

1970 SCHEMPP-HIRTH KA8B

Aircraft Description

N8747 is a 1970 Schempp-hirth KA8B, a none aircraft registered to Clayton Harry L in Wichita, KS. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N8747 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC087F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8747 was last updated on May 12, 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 KA8B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8747. 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
1970
Manufacturer
SCHEMPP-HIRTH
Model
KA8B
Type Aircraft
Glider
Cruise Speed
60 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CLAYTON HARRY L
Address
11701 E 69TH ST N
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67226-8512
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
53004177
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC087F

Additional Details

Registration
N8747
Serial Number
SH8639
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00362181

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC