N601EM - 1977 Smith Aerostar 601P Aircraft Registration

1977 SMITH AEROSTAR 601P

Aircraft Description

N601EM is a 1977 Smith AEROSTAR 601P, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Valestin Donald P in Queen Creek, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on January 26, 1996. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N601EM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7CB66 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N601EM was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Smith is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 184 Smith aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AEROSTAR 601P model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N601EM. 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
1977
Manufacturer
SMITH
Model
AEROSTAR 601P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
144 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 26, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
VALESTIN DONALD P
Address
21589 E PEGASUS PKWY
City
QUEEN CREEK
State / Zip Code
Arizona85242-7963
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51745546
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7CB66

Additional Details

Registration
N601EM
Serial Number
61P-0389-131
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00490204

Data Source

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

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