N256B - 1957 Colonial C-1 Aircraft Registration

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1957 COLONIAL C-1

Aircraft Description

N256B is a 1957 Colonial C-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Slayton Michael B in Grand Haven, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 14, 1993. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N256B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26DE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N256B was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Colonial is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 19 Colonial aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the C-1 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N256B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
COLONIAL
Model
C-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SKIMC-1 Skimmer
Cruise Speed
84 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 8, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 14, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
SLAYTON MICHAEL B
Address
13942 SUNDSTORM LN
City
GRAND HAVEN
State / Zip Code
Michigan49417-8779
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50466741
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26DE1

Additional Details

Registration
N256B
Serial Number
16
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00273112

Data Source

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

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