N601RB - 1969 Smith Aerostar 601 Aircraft Registration

1969 SMITH AEROSTAR 601

Aircraft Description

N601RB is a 1969 Smith AEROSTAR 601, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bandy Robert W in Ridgecrest, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 13, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N601RB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7CC6F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N601RB was last updated on September 4, 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 N601RB. 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
1969
Manufacturer
SMITH
Model
AEROSTAR 601
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
186 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 13, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BANDY ROBERT W
Address
1140 MEADOWVIEW LN
City
RIDGECREST
State / Zip Code
California93555-3178
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)
51746157
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7CC6F

Additional Details

Registration
N601RB
Serial Number
61-0040-77
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
September 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00590866

Data Source

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

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