N4045X - 1970 Aero Commander 100-180 Aircraft Registration

VO10

1970 AERO COMMANDER 100-180

Aircraft Description

N4045X is a 1970 Aero Commander 100-180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heikkila Delano K in Buxton, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on December 26, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A2F engine producing 180 horsepower, N4045X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BE9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4045X was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aero Commander 100, originally developed as the Volaire series, represented a brief but notable attempt to capture the civilian training aircraft market in the 1960s. First flown in 1960, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane designed to seat three to four occupants with distinctive omni-vision windows for enhanced pilot training. Measuring 22 feet 6 inches in length with a height of 9 feet 4 inches, the aircraft featured a forward-swept vertical tail and tricycle landing gear. Originally manufactured by Volaircraft Inc. and later by Rockwell's Aero Commander division. AviatorDB tracks 791 Aero Commander aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is VO10.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4045X. 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
1970
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
100-180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
VO10Commander 100
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 2, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 26, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HEIKKILA DELANO K
Address
24122 NW BACONA RD
City
BUXTON
State / Zip Code
Oregon97109-9579
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A2F
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51137232
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BE9A

Additional Details

Registration
N4045X
Serial Number
5145
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00431134

Data Source

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

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