N48GC - 1970 Beech A60 Aircraft Registration

BE60

1970 BEECH A60

Aircraft Description

N48GC is a 1970 Beech A60, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Royal Air INC in Shreveport, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor TIO 541 SERIE engine producing 380 horsepower, N48GC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E6D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48GC was last updated on April 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Duke 60 represented the pinnacle of piston-powered pressurized twin aircraft, designed as an affordable entry into high-altitude business aviation. First flown in December 1966, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by turbocharged Lycoming engines that could seat up to six passengers. With a wingspan of 41 feet 7 inches and pressurized cabin capabilities, exactly 596 Dukes were manufactured by Beechcraft from 1968 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE60.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N48GC. 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
BEECH
Model
A60
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE6060 Duke
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ROYAL AIR INC
Address
5059 DIXIE GARDEN DR
City
SHREVEPORT
State / Zip Code
Louisiana71105-4027
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TIO 541 SERIE
Horsepower
380 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51363331
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E6D9

Additional Details

Registration
N48GC
Serial Number
P167
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00483964

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC