N717VS - 1977 Beech B-60 Aircraft Registration

B60T

1977 BEECH B-60

Aircraft Description

N717VS is a 1977 Beech B-60, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Day William B in Conroe, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-541 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N717VS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A997FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N717VS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N717VS was last updated on January 10, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Duke 60 represented the pinnacle of piston-powered pressurized twin aircraft, designed as an affordable entry into high-altitude business aviation. First flown in December 1966, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by turbocharged Lycoming engines that could seat up to six passengers. With a wingspan of 41 feet 7 inches and pressurized cabin capabilities, exactly 596 Dukes were manufactured by Beechcraft from 1968 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE60.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N717VS. 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
BEECH
Model
B-60
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B60T60 Royal Turbine Duke
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 11, 1977
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DAY WILLIAM B
Address
12383 TRAMONTO DR
City
CONROE
State / Zip Code
Texas77304-4560
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-541 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52313772
Mode S Code (Hex)
A997FA

Additional Details

Registration
N717VS
Serial Number
P-433
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352690

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:17:52)
Airport
Latitude
41.522049
Longitude
-87.382258

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC