N422DW - 1978 Beech B-55 Aircraft Registration

BE55

1978 BEECH B-55

Aircraft Description

N422DW is a 1978 Beech B-55, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rodden Robert B in San Luis Obispo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 6 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5036D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N422DW was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Baron 55, America's premier light twin-engine business aircraft, established new standards for speed and reliability in general aviation during its 22-year production run. First flown in early 1960, it was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane that could seat up to six passengers in business-class comfort. With a cruise speed of 225 mph and spanning nearly 38 feet, the Baron 55 was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE55.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N422DW. 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
1978
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
B-55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE5555 Baron
Cruise Speed
157 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 28, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
RODDEN ROBERT B
Address
1297 SAWLEAF ST
City
SAN LUIS OBISPO
State / Zip Code
California93401-7816
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
51201555
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5036D

Additional Details

Registration
N422DW
Serial Number
TC-2098
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00441734

Data Source

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

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