N256N - Beech D-45 Aircraft Registration

BEECH D-45

Aircraft Description

N256N is a Beech D-45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nichols Richard C in Port Orange, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2001. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N256N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26EF4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N256N was last updated on September 2, 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 D-45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N256N. 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
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D-45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 16, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
NICHOLS RICHARD C
Address
1834 SPRUCE CREEK BLVD
City
PORT ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Florida32128-6778
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)
50467364
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26EF4

Additional Details

Registration
N256N
Serial Number
BG-398
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00202952

Data Source

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

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