N145J - 1943 Beech RC-45J Aircraft Registration

1943 BEECH RC-45J

Aircraft Description

N145J is a 1943 Beech RC-45J, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Melton Ricky N in Luttrell, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on August 13, 2004. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N145J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B60B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N145J was last updated on April 21, 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 RC-45J model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N145J. 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
1943
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
RC-45J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
153 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 10, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 13, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
MELTON RICKY N
Address
10612 EMORY RD
City
LUTTRELL
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37779-2934
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50133013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B60B

Additional Details

Registration
N145J
Serial Number
51233
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00331736

Data Source

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

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