N4985 - 1953 Beech A45 Aircraft Registration

1953 BEECH A45

Aircraft Description

N4985 is a 1953 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crawford Loel H in La Follette, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N4985 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A630D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4985 was last updated on August 28, 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 A45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4985. 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
1953
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 18, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CRAWFORD LOEL H
Address
125 CHAMPIONSHIP WAY
City
LA FOLLETTE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37766-6757
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51430327
Mode S Code (Hex)
A630D7

Additional Details

Registration
N4985
Serial Number
34-125
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 28, 2023
Last Update Date
August 28, 2023
Unique ID
00783127

Data Source

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

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