N7VY - 1957 Beechcraft (textron Aviation) D-45 Aircraft Registration

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1957 Beechcraft (Textron Aviation) D-45

Aircraft Description

N7VY is a 1957 Beech D-45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clear Skys LLC in Caseyville, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 1988. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N7VY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A951CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7VY was last tracked by AviatorDB near Crystal Airport (KMIC) on June 7, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7VY was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,327 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the D-45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N7VY. 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
1957
Manufacturer
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
Model
D-45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1818 (piston)
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 1988
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
5775 WAYZATA BLVD STE 700
City
ST LOUIS PARK
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55416-1233
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52250716
Mode S Code (Hex)
A951CE

Additional Details

Registration
N7VY
Serial Number
BG-360
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 27, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00243721

Last Known Position

Date
August 21, 2026 (UTC 01:07:41)
Airport
Latitude
45.062462
Longitude
-93.347642

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC