N563AW - Bombardier INC DHC-8-315 Aircraft Registration

LJ31

BOMBARDIER INC DHC-8-315

Aircraft Description

N563AW is a Bombardier INC DHC-8-315, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Us Department of State in Melbourne, FL. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 48 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73224 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N563AW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Malta International Airport (LMML) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N563AW was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Learjet 31, a high-performance light business jet, represented the final evolution of Bill Lear's revolutionary 1963 Model 23 design lineage. First flown on May 11, 1987, it was a low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft that could seat eight passengers and achieve a maximum cruise altitude of 51,000 feet. Spanning nearly 44 feet in length with a distinctive "Longhorn" wing design, it was manufactured by Learjet Inc. and later Bombardier Aerospace. AviatorDB tracks 2,968 Bombardier INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is LJ31.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N563AW. 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
BOMBARDIER INC
Model
DHC-8-315
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Address
6767 N WICKHAM RD STE 201
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
Florida32940-2025
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
51631044
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73224

Additional Details

Registration
N563AW
Serial Number
563
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
48
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01104698

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 20:26:03)
Airport
Latitude
35.83992
Longitude
14.493198

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC