N8017R - 1970 Beech A24R Aircraft Registration

BE24

1970 BEECH A24R

Aircraft Description

N8017R is a 1970 Beech A24R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sinclair David E in Reno, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 24, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N8017R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAE8F1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8017R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.5550, -86.6609 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8017R was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 24 Musketeer Super was a high-powered trainer and four-seat touring aircraft that represented Beechcraft's successful entry into the mass-market general aviation segment during the 1960s boom. First flown as part of the Musketeer prototype series on October 23, 1961, it was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with fixed landing gear that seated four occupants. Powered by a 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, it achieved cruise speeds of 162 mph and featured a notably spacious cabin measuring 25 feet 8 inches in length. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Liberal, Kansas from 1966 to 1969, exactly 369 units were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE24.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8017R. 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
1970
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A24R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE2424 Musketeer Super
Cruise Speed
116 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 24, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SINCLAIR DAVID E
Address
3445 QUILICI LN
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
Nevada89511-6542
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52564361
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAE8F1

Additional Details

Registration
N8017R
Serial Number
MC-15
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00410662

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 12:55:12)
Airport
Latitude
39.554971
Longitude
-86.660889

Data Source

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

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