N55520 - 1942 Boeing PT-13D Aircraft Registration

C135

1942 BOEING PT-13D

Aircraft Description

N55520 is a 1942 Boeing PT-13D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rich Jeffrey Piper in Graham, NC. The registration certificate was issued on October 30, 2002. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N55520 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A714B5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N55520 was last updated on May 26, 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 N55520. 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
1942
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
PT-13D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C135WC-135
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 30, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
RICH JEFFREY PIPER
Address
3330 SAYBROOK DR
City
GRAHAM
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27253-9851
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51612265
Mode S Code (Hex)
A714B5

Additional Details

Registration
N55520
Serial Number
75-5520
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00693585

Data Source

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

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