N239E - 1943 Beech D17S Aircraft Registration

BE17

1943 BEECH D17S

Aircraft Description

N239E is a 1943 Beech D17S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sundale Aviation INC in Erwinna, PA. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2009. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N239E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A22A53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N239E was last updated on March 4, 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 N239E. 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
1943
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D17S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
158 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
SUNDALE AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 160
City
ERWINNA
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18920-0160
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50425123
Mode S Code (Hex)
A22A53

Additional Details

Registration
N239E
Serial Number
4916
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352452

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC