N15846 - 1936 Beech C17L Aircraft Registration

BE17

1936 BEECH C17L

Aircraft Description

N15846 is a 1936 Beech C17L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sullivan Michael A in Reno, NV. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Jacobs L4 /R755-7 engine producing 245 horsepower, N15846 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EAEA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15846 was last updated on March 10, 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 N15846. 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
C17L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
123 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SULLIVAN MICHAEL A
Address
1555 SKY VALLEY DR APT C101
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
Nevada89523-9113
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
L4 /R755-7
Horsepower
245 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50165352
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EAEA

Additional Details

Registration
N15846
Serial Number
89
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00891310

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC