N737DB - 1980 Piper Aerostar 601P Aircraft Registration

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1980 PIPER AEROSTAR 601P

Aircraft Description

N737DB is a 1980 Piper AEROSTAR 601P, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Barnett David W in Colleyville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 22, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N737DB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9E559 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N737DB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8238, -81.2679 on February 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N737DB was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aerostar 600, a high-performance twin-engine general aviation aircraft that held the speed record for fastest twin piston aircraft of its era, first flew in October 1967. Designed by Ted Smith as a low-wing monoplane powered by two 290-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engines, it could accommodate up to six passengers while achieving cruise speeds of 220 knots. With a wingspan of 34.2 feet and maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 pounds, it was manufactured by Ted Smith Aircraft Company and later acquired by Piper Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AEST.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N737DB. 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
1980
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
AEROSTAR 601P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AEST600
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 2, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 22, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BARNETT DAVID W
Address
6108 HIGHLAND HILLS LN
City
COLLEYVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas76034-5740
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52362531
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9E559

Additional Details

Registration
N737DB
Serial Number
61P08318163439
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00293233

Last Known Position

Date
February 9, 2026 (UTC 23:45:02)
Airport
Latitude
38.823807
Longitude
-81.267899

Data Source

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

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