N78R - 1940 Boeing A75N1(PT17) Aircraft Registration

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1940 BOEING A75N1(PT17)

Aircraft Description

N78R is a 1940 Boeing A75N1(PT17), a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Red Star Aero Holdings LLC in Mobile, AL. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N78R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8FA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78R was last updated on December 23, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Boeing 757-200 revolutionized narrowbody aviation as a highly efficient twin-engine airliner that bridged the gap between short-haul and long-range aircraft. First flown in February 1982, it was a low-wing twin-engine design powered by high-bypass turbofan engines that could seat 178-239 passengers or carry 43,700 pounds of cargo. Measuring 155 feet 3 inches in length with a 124 foot 10 inch wingspan, it achieved ranges exceeding 3,900 nautical miles while maintaining exceptional short-field performance. The aircraft was manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes at their Renton, Washington facility. AviatorDB tracks 6,953 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B752.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78R. 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
1940
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
A75N1(PT17)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
ST7575 Kaydet
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
RED STAR AERO HOLDINGS LLC
Address
1001 DAUPHIN ST
City
MOBILE
State / Zip Code
Alabama36604-2509
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)
52507644
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8FA4

Additional Details

Registration
N78R
Serial Number
75-1013
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 23, 2024
Last Update Date
December 23, 2024
Unique ID
00394171

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC