N51GR - 1978 Piper Aircraft CORP Aerostar 600 Aircraft Registration

AEST

1978 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP AEROSTAR 600

Aircraft Description

N51GR is a 1978 Piper Aircraft Corp AEROSTAR 600, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckinnon Kerwin A in Orlando, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1J5 engine producing 300 horsepower, N51GR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65FBC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51GR was last updated on October 22, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aerostar 600, a high-performance twin-engine general aviation aircraft that held the speed record for fastest twin piston aircraft of its era, first flew in October 1967. Designed by Ted Smith as a low-wing monoplane powered by two 290-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engines, it could accommodate up to six passengers while achieving cruise speeds of 220 knots. With a wingspan of 34.2 feet and maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 pounds, it was manufactured by Ted Smith Aircraft Company and later acquired by Piper Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 30 Piper Aircraft Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AEST.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N51GR. 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
1978
Manufacturer
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP
Model
AEROSTAR 600
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AEST600
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MCKINNON KERWIN A
Address
2747 WOODRUFF DR
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
Florida32837-6403
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540-K1J5
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51457674
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65FBC

Additional Details

Registration
N51GR
Serial Number
6005637961183
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00620962

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC