N686FR - 1979 Beech 58 Aircraft Registration

N686FR is a 1979 Beech 58, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Von Syke Orchards LLC in Anderson, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N686FR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91A0E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N686FR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3740, -82.9333 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N686FR was last updated on March 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Baron 58 became one of general aviation's most successful light twin-engine aircraft, establishing itself as the preferred choice for owner-operated business aviation. First flown on June 23, 1969, it was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane powered by two Continental IO-520 piston engines, each producing 285 horsepower, with seating for four to six passengers. Spanning 37 feet 10 inches with an overall length of 29 feet 10 inches, the aircraft achieved a cruising speed of 200 miles per hour and a range exceeding 1,000 miles. Originally manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation, production continued for 34 years until 2004. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE58.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N686FR. 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.