N478LD - 1992 Beech B300C Aircraft Registration

B350

1992 BEECH B300C

Aircraft Description

N478LD is a 1992 Beech B300C, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Southwest Aviation Enterprises in Haslet, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on November 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a U/a Canada PT6A SERIES engine producing 715 horsepower, N478LD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5DFD0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N478LD was last tracked by AviatorDB near Perot Field/fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) on May 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N478LD was last updated on December 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Super King Air 350 represents the pinnacle of twin-turboprop business aviation, establishing new standards for corporate transport when it first flew in 1988. This low-wing, pressurized aircraft features two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A turboprop engines and accommodates up to 11 passengers in executive configuration. Measuring 46 feet 8 inches in length with a 54-foot 6-inch wingspan, the 350 cruises at 312 knots with a range exceeding 1,800 nautical miles. Originally manufactured by Beechcraft Corporation, production continues today under Textron Aviation. AviatorDB tracks 18,327 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B350.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N478LD. 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
1992
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
B300C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B350Super King Air 350
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 2, 1992
Classification
Standard Commuter Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHWEST AVIATION ENTERPRISES
Address
1097 SCHOOLHOUSE RD STE 241
City
HASLET
State / Zip Code
Texas76052
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
U/A CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A SERIES
Horsepower
715 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51357720
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5DFD0

Additional Details

Registration
N478LD
Serial Number
FM-5
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
19
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
December 14, 2023
Last Update Date
December 14, 2023
Unique ID
00504072

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 21:13:27)
Airport
Latitude
26.069138
Longitude
-80.154773

Data Source

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

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