N20778 - Beech D17A Aircraft Registration

N20778 is a Beech D17A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to International Air Services INC Trustee in Carson City, NV. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1AF72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20778 was last updated on May 5, 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 N20778. 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.