N563DP - 1962 Beech A45 Aircraft Registration

1962 BEECH A45

Aircraft Description

N563DP is a 1962 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith James E Trustee in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N563DP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73268 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N563DP was last updated on February 9, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N563DP. 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
1962
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 23, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH JAMES E TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 8177
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59904-1177
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51631150
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73268

Additional Details

Registration
N563DP
Serial Number
53-4114A
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 9, 2024
Last Update Date
February 9, 2024
Unique ID
00333100

Data Source

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

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