N288P - 1980 Beech 58 Aircraft Registration

BE58

1980 BEECH 58

Aircraft Description

N288P is a 1980 Beech 58, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Water Aviation INC in Jupiter, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2000. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N288P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2ECF8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N288P was last updated on September 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Baron 58 became one of general aviation's most successful light twin-engine aircraft, establishing itself as the preferred choice for owner-operated business aviation. First flown on June 23, 1969, it was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane powered by two Continental IO-520 piston engines, each producing 285 horsepower, with seating for four to six passengers. Spanning 37 feet 10 inches with an overall length of 29 feet 10 inches, the aircraft achieved a cruising speed of 200 miles per hour and a range exceeding 1,000 miles. Originally manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation, production continued for 34 years until 2004. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE58.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N288P. 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
1980
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
58
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE5858 Baron
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 5, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
BLUE WATER AVIATION INC
Address
19050 SE WRIGHTS LN
City
JUPITER
State / Zip Code
Florida33478-1943
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50566370
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2ECF8

Additional Details

Registration
N288P
Serial Number
TH-1113
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00923146

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC