N66304 - 1979 Beech C24R Aircraft Registration

BE24

1979 BEECH C24R

Aircraft Description

N66304 is a 1979 Beech C24R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schandelmeier Charles E in Melissa, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N66304 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8C1D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N66304 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1779, -96.5905 on May 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N66304 was last updated on September 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 24 Musketeer Super was a high-powered trainer and four-seat touring aircraft that represented Beechcraft's successful entry into the mass-market general aviation segment during the 1960s boom. First flown as part of the Musketeer prototype series on October 23, 1961, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with fixed landing gear that seated four occupants. Powered by a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds of 162 mph and featured a notably spacious cabin measuring 25 feet 8 inches in length. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Liberal, Kansas from 1966 to 1969, exactly 369 units were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE24.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N66304. 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
1979
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C24R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE2424 Musketeer Super
Cruise Speed
178 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 23, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SCHANDELMEIER CHARLES E
Address
3201 VAN ZANDT RD
City
MELISSA
State / Zip Code
Texas75454-2183
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52140723
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8C1D3

Additional Details

Registration
N66304
Serial Number
MC-675
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 16, 2023
Last Update Date
September 16, 2023
Unique ID
00582936

Last Known Position

Date
May 29, 2025 (UTC 21:03:19)
Airport
Latitude
33.177898
Longitude
-96.5905

Data Source

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

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