N42SM - 1977 Beech 58P Aircraft Registration

N42SM is a 1977 Beech 58P, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baron South LLC in Dexter, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N42SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FAE2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42SM was last updated on January 22, 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 N42SM. 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.