N1047B - Beech C18S Aircraft Registration

BE18

BEECH C18S

Aircraft Description

N1047B is a Beech C18S, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alaska Aviation Museum in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on June 22, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N1047B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A016DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1047B was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 18, known as the "Twin Beech," holds the record for the longest continuous production run of any piston-engine aircraft in aviation history. First flown on January 15, 1937, it was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane that could carry six to eight passengers or equivalent cargo loads. Spanning 32 years of production with over 9,000 aircraft built in 32 variations, it measured just over 35 feet in length with twin Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. radial engines. The aircraft was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE18.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1047B. 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
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C18S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1818 (piston)
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 29, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 22, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ALASKA AVIATION MUSEUM
Address
4721 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-1080
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50013337
Mode S Code (Hex)
A016DF

Additional Details

Registration
N1047B
Serial Number
7728
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00480260

Data Source

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

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