N80315 - 1947 Beech G17S Aircraft Registration

BE17

1947 BEECH G17S

Aircraft Description

N80315 is a 1947 Beech G17S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gear Aviation LLC in Missoula, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N80315 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAEF9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N80315 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.1959, -96.1121 on July 13, 2024. The FAA registry record for N80315 was last updated on April 12, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing revolutionized executive aviation as the first luxury business aircraft to combine speed, comfort, and innovative design in a single package. First flown on November 4, 1932, it was a negative-stagger biplane powered by radial engines ranging from 225 to 450 horsepower, accommodating up to five passengers in hand-crafted luxury cabins. With its distinctive configuration placing the lower wing forward of the upper wing, the Staggerwing achieved cruise speeds around 200 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. Beech Aircraft Corporation produced 785 examples between 1932 and 1949. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE17.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N80315. 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
1947
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
G17S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GEAR AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 7967
City
MISSOULA
State / Zip Code
Montana59807-7967
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52567633
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAEF9B

Additional Details

Registration
N80315
Serial Number
B-14
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 12, 2024
Last Update Date
April 12, 2024
Unique ID
00850612

Last Known Position

Date
July 13, 2024 (UTC 18:38:05)
Airport
Latitude
41.195877
Longitude
-96.112107

Data Source

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

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