N357WM - 1960 Beech D-45 Aircraft Registration

1960 BEECH D-45

Aircraft Description

N357WM is a 1960 Beech D-45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mentor Partners INC in Springfield, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N357WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A400CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N357WM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.8441, -89.6779 on September 18, 2024. The FAA registry record for N357WM was last updated on August 4, 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 N357WM. 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
1960
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 19, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MENTOR PARTNERS INC
Address
3216 HAZLETT RD
City
SPRINGFIELD
State / Zip Code
Illinois62707-2610
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)
51000316
Mode S Code (Hex)
A400CE

Additional Details

Registration
N357WM
Serial Number
BG-357
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00901261

Last Known Position

Date
September 18, 2024 (UTC 17:06:48)
Airport
Latitude
39.844101
Longitude
-89.677902

Data Source

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

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