N15815 - 1936 Beech B17R Aircraft Registration

BE17

1936 BEECH B17R

Aircraft Description

N15815 is a 1936 Beech B17R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to James Roger L in New Carlisle, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2004. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Wright 975 A B D&E engine producing 330 horsepower, N15815 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EA80 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15815 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 N15815. 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
1936
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
B17R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
158 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 27, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
JAMES ROGER L
Address
845 MEDWAY CARLISLE RD
City
NEW CARLISLE
State / Zip Code
Ohio45344
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
975 A B D&E
Horsepower
330 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50165200
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EA80

Additional Details

Registration
N15815
Serial Number
B17R-70
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
00751300

Data Source

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

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