N1218 - 1956 Beech D-45 Aircraft Registration

1956 BEECH D-45

Aircraft Description

N1218 is a 1956 Beech D-45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nogle Charles H in Champaign, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 1983. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N1218 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05AD9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1218 was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the D-45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1218. 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
1956
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D-45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 21, 1966
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 1983

Registered Owner

Name
NOGLE CHARLES H
Address
PO BOX 925
City
CHAMPAIGN
State / Zip Code
Illinois61824-0925
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50055331
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05AD9

Additional Details

Registration
N1218
Serial Number
BG-163
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00300380

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC