N55009 - 1943 Convair BT-15 Aircraft Registration

1943 CONVAIR BT-15

Aircraft Description

N55009 is a 1943 Convair BT-15, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brothers Aviation LLC in Black Rock, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 24, 2011. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Wright 975 A B D&E engine producing 330 horsepower, N55009 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A701E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N55009 was last updated on October 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N55009. 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
1943
Manufacturer
CONVAIR
Model
BT-15
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 21, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 24, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
BROTHERS AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 23
City
BLACK ROCK
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72415-0023
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
975 A B D&E
Horsepower
330 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51600745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A701E5

Additional Details

Registration
N55009
Serial Number
9778
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00533565

Data Source

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

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