N256GR - 1956 Beech A45 Aircraft Registration

1956 BEECH A45

Aircraft Description

N256GR is a 1956 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ricciotti Gerard in Annapolis, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 21, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N256GR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26E6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N256GR was last updated on June 10, 2023. 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 N256GR. 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
1956
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 21, 1960
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
RICCIOTTI GERARD
Address
2 LAWRENCE AVE
City
ANNAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Maryland21403-4419
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50467156
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26E6E

Additional Details

Registration
N256GR
Serial Number
G-754
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00310542

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2025 (UTC 20:27:38)
Airport
Latitude
37.082199
Longitude
-84.0849

Data Source

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

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