N197M - Meyers Industries INC 200C Aircraft Registration

M200

MEYERS INDUSTRIES INC 200C

Aircraft Description

N197M is a Meyers Industries INC 200C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vrechek Joseph Rvt in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 22, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor I0-470 SERIES engine producing 260 horsepower, N197M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1833F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N197M was last updated on May 31, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Meyers 200, a premium four-seat retractable-gear aircraft renowned for its exceptional build quality and performance, established itself as perhaps the finest single-engine production aircraft of its era. First flown as a prototype in 1953, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by Continental engines ranging from 225 to 285 horsepower, capable of seating four occupants. The aircraft achieved cruise speeds up to 183 knots and set several class speed records during the 1960s. Manufactured by Meyers Aircraft Company and later Aero Commander, only 124-135 examples were produced between 1959 and 1968. AviatorDB tracks 28 Meyers Industries INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M200.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N197M. 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
Manufacturer
MEYERS INDUSTRIES INC
Model
200C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M200200
Cruise Speed
153 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 22, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
VRECHEK JOSEPH RVT
Address
3300 NE 36TH ST APT 802
City
FORT LAUDERDALE
State / Zip Code
Florida33308-6731
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
I0-470 SERIES
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50301477
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1833F

Additional Details

Registration
N197M
Serial Number
286
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 31, 2024
Last Update Date
May 31, 2024
Unique ID
00353040

Data Source

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

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