| Tail Number / N-Number | N8740R |
| Manufacturer | SCHLEICHER |
| Model | K 8 B |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 8189 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WABASH VALLEY SOARING ASSOC INC |
| Street | 13870 HANGAR RD |
| City | LAWRENCEVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62439 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-08-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1984-12-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53003632 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC079A |