N2257L - 1976 Beech C24R Aircraft Registration

BE24

1976 BEECH C24R

Aircraft Description

N2257L is a 1976 Beech C24R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shantz Lorne E in Phoenix, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N2257L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F6EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2257L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2257L was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 24 Musketeer Super was a high-powered trainer and four-seat touring aircraft that represented Beechcraft's successful entry into the mass-market general aviation segment during the 1960s boom. First flown as part of the Musketeer prototype series on October 23, 1961, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with fixed landing gear that seated four occupants. Powered by a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds of 162 mph and featured a notably spacious cabin measuring 25 feet 8 inches in length. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Liberal, Kansas from 1966 to 1969, exactly 369 units were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE24.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2257L. 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
1976
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C24R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE2424 Musketeer Super
Cruise Speed
178 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 28, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SHANTZ LORNE E
Address
2627 N 20TH AVE
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
Arizona85009-1936
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50373354
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F6EC

Additional Details

Registration
N2257L
Serial Number
MC-457
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491922

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2026 (UTC 21:53:27)
Airport
Latitude
33.527655
Longitude
-112.294805

Data Source

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

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