N15485 - 1948 Beech B17L Aircraft Registration

BE17

1948 BEECH B17L

Aircraft Description

N15485 is a 1948 Beech B17L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Krueger John A in Redlands, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 13, 1948. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2006. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N15485 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DC99 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15485 was last updated on April 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing revolutionized executive aviation as the first luxury business aircraft to combine speed, comfort, and innovative design in a single package. First flown on November 4, 1932, it was a negative-stagger biplane powered by radial engines ranging from 225 to 450 horsepower, accommodating up to five passengers in hand-crafted luxury cabins. With its distinctive configuration placing the lower wing forward of the upper wing, the Staggerwing achieved cruise speeds around 200 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. Beech Aircraft Corporation produced 785 examples between 1932 and 1949. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE17.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N15485. 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
1948
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
B17L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 13, 1948
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
KRUEGER JOHN A
Address
215 N LINCOLN ST
City
REDLANDS
State / Zip Code
California92374-4161
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50156231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DC99

Additional Details

Registration
N15485
Serial Number
B17L58
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00673836

Data Source

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

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