N234TU - 1953 Beech A45 Aircraft Registration

1953 BEECH A45

Aircraft Description

N234TU is a 1953 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mid Continent Aircraft Corp in Hayti, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 2007. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-470-4 engine producing 225 horsepower, N234TU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A21918 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N234TU was last tracked by AviatorDB near Jonesboro Municipal Airport (KJBR) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N234TU was last updated on October 5, 2022. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N234TU. 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
1953
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 2007
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
MID CONTINENT AIRCRAFT CORP
Address
1601 HIGHWAY 84 EAST
City
HAYTI
State / Zip Code
Missouri63851-1944
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-470-4
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50414430
Mode S Code (Hex)
A21918

Additional Details

Registration
N234TU
Serial Number
G-138
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
October 5, 2022
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352347

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 20:35:46)
Airport
Latitude
35.833168
Longitude
-90.652399

Data Source

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

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