N498B - Fairchild PT-26 Aircraft Registration

C26

FAIRCHILD PT-26

Aircraft Description

N498B is a Fairchild PT-26, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wanagel Walter in Lisbon, CT. The registration certificate was issued on September 5, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A62DE9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N498B was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Fairchild is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 659 Fairchild aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the PT-26 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N498B. 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
Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Model
PT-26
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C26Fairchild C-26 Metroliner
Cruise Speed
97 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 5, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
WANAGEL WALTER
Address
98 N BURNHAM HWY
City
LISBON
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06351-2908
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51426751
Mode S Code (Hex)
A62DE9

Additional Details

Registration
N498B
Serial Number
T424259
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00460489

Data Source

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

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