N245CE - 1972 Beech C23 Aircraft Registration

BE23

1972 BEECH C23

Aircraft Description

N245CE is a 1972 Beech C23, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richards William in West Jefferson, OH. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N245CE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A242C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N245CE was last updated on July 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 23 Musketeer was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to compete directly with the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee in the entry-level market. First certificated in 1962, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat four passengers and featured innovative honeycomb core construction borrowed from military fighter programs. Spanning 32.75 feet in wingspan with various engine options from 150 to 200 horsepower, production totaled 4,366 aircraft across 15 variants. The aircraft was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1963 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE23.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N245CE. 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
1972
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C23
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE2323 Musketeer
Cruise Speed
116 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARDS WILLIAM
Address
5290 GOODSON RD
City
WEST JEFFERSON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43162-9574
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50441311
Mode S Code (Hex)
A242C9

Additional Details

Registration
N245CE
Serial Number
M-1412
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00212722

Data Source

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

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