N31693 - 1947 Dart GC Aircraft Registration

DRTG

1947 DART GC

Aircraft Description

N31693 is a 1947 Dart GC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hoover Michael B in Ridgeland, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 18, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming HO-360 engine producing 180 horsepower, N31693 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A360CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31693 was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Dart Model G was a two-seat low-wing monoplane that represented an important step in the evolution of enclosed cabin light aircraft design during the late 1930s. First flown in 1938, it featured side-by-side seating, dual controls, and was powered by a 90-horsepower radial engine. With an empty weight of 910 pounds and maximum speed of 135 mph, only 51 examples were manufactured by Dart Aircraft Company and later Culver Aircraft Company between 1938 and 1941. AviatorDB tracks 25 Dart aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DRTG.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N31693. 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
1947
Manufacturer
DART
Model
GC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
Cruise Speed
90 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 18, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HOOVER MICHAEL B
Address
N13699 320TH ST
City
RIDGELAND
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54763-9535
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HO-360
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50660312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A360CA

Additional Details

Registration
N31693
Serial Number
GC-67
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00271603

Data Source

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

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