N75544 - 1946 Beech D17S Aircraft Registration

BE17

1946 BEECH D17S

Aircraft Description

N75544 is a 1946 Beech D17S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richardson Robert L in Rch Palos Vrd, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 2015. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N75544 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA2F9D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N75544 was last updated on June 16, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing revolutionized executive aviation as the first luxury business aircraft to combine speed, comfort, and innovative design in a single package. First flown on November 4, 1932, it was a negative-stagger biplane powered by radial engines ranging from 225 to 450 horsepower, accommodating up to five passengers in hand-crafted luxury cabins. With its distinctive configuration placing the lower wing forward of the upper wing, the Staggerwing achieved cruise speeds around 200 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. Beech Aircraft Corporation produced 785 examples between 1932 and 1949. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE17.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N75544. 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
1946
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D17S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
158 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 11, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARDSON ROBERT L
Address
30823 CARTIER DR
City
RCH PALOS VRD
State / Zip Code
California90275-5632
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52427635
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA2F9D

Additional Details

Registration
N75544
Serial Number
3088
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00302817

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC