N7945L - 1966 Beechcraft (textron Aviation) A23-19 Aircraft Registration

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1966 Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) A23-19

Aircraft Description

N7945L is a 1966 Beech A23-19, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bertsch David L in Caldwell, ID. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7945L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC9F3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7945L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1013, -119.7695 on May 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7945L was last updated on October 10, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 23 Musketeer was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to compete directly with the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee in the entry-level market. First certificated in 1962, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat four passengers and featured innovative honeycomb core construction borrowed from military fighter programs. Spanning 32.75 feet in wingspan with various engine options from 150 to 200 horsepower, production totaled 4,366 aircraft across 15 variants. The aircraft was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1963 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,327 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE23.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7945L. 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
1966
Manufacturer
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Model
A23-19
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE2323 Musketeer
Cruise Speed
115 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BERTSCH DAVID L
Address
28023 HARVEY RD
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83607-7513
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52544763
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC9F3

Additional Details

Registration
N7945L
Serial Number
MB-144
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 10, 2024
Last Update Date
October 10, 2024
Unique ID
00225190

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 20:27:03)
Airport
Latitude
39.101319
Longitude
-119.76947

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC