N7071X - 1955 Beechcraft (textron Aviation) A45 Aircraft Registration

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1955 Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) A45

Aircraft Description

N7071X is a 1955 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blackwell Aviation INC in Belle Vernon, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-R engine producing 310 horsepower, N7071X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A97120 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7071X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2153, -79.8139 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7071X was last updated on May 29, 2026. 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 18,327 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7071X. 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
1955
Manufacturer
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Model
A45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1818 (piston)
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2026
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BLACKWELL AVIATION INC
Address
651 AIRPORT RD
City
BELLE VERNON
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15012-2952
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550-R
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52270440
Mode S Code (Hex)
A97120

Additional Details

Registration
N7071X
Serial Number
BG-36
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 29, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00234462

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2026 (UTC 21:28:29)
Airport
Latitude
40.214011
Longitude
-79.813801

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC