N491DM - 1952 Beech C-45H Aircraft Registration

1952 BEECH C-45H

Aircraft Description

N491DM is a 1952 Beech C-45H, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Rst Aviation LLC in Vero Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N491DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A61426 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N491DM was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the C-45H model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N491DM. 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
1952
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C-45H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 21, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
RST AVIATION LLC
Address
2224 5TH CT SE
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32962-8327
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51412046
Mode S Code (Hex)
A61426

Additional Details

Registration
N491DM
Serial Number
52-10643
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00130525

Data Source

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

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