N78WB - 1981 Buethe-william Barracuda Aircraft Registration

N78WB is a 1981 Buethe-william BARRACUDA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Duffy James R in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 1, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N78WB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9023 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78WB was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Buethe Barracuda was an innovative homebuilt aircraft that brought modern features to wood construction enthusiasts in the mid-1970s amateur aviation market. First flown on June 29, 1975, it was a low-wing monoplane designed for side-by-side seating with retractable tricycle landing gear and accommodated engines from 150 to 300 horsepower. With a 21-foot wingspan and capable of 208 mph maximum speed, the aircraft was marketed by W.B. Buethe Enterprises as plans and kits for amateur builders. AviatorDB tracks 1 Buethe-william aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BARC.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78WB. 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.