N81DR - 1978 Beech 58 Aircraft Registration

B58T

1978 BEECH 58

Aircraft Description

N81DR is a 1978 Beech 58, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Commonwealth Aviation Service INC DBA in Richmond, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 3, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N81DR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB075E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N81DR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.4800, -77.3347 on January 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N81DR was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Baron 58 became one of general aviation's most successful light twin-engine aircraft, establishing itself as the preferred choice for owner-operated business aviation. First flown on June 23, 1969, it was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane powered by two Continental IO-520 piston engines, each producing 285 horsepower, with seating for four to six passengers. Spanning 37 feet 10 inches with an overall length of 29 feet 10 inches, the aircraft achieved a cruising speed of 200 miles per hour and a range exceeding 1,000 miles. Originally manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation, production continued for 34 years until 2004. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE58.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N81DR. 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
1978
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
58
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B58T58P Pressurized Baron
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 27, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 3, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
COMMONWEALTH AVIATION SERVICE INC DBA
Address
400 PORTUGEE ROAD
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Virginia23250
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52603536
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB075E

Additional Details

Registration
N81DR
Serial Number
TH-971
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00601032

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 03:19:08)
Airport
Latitude
37.448529
Longitude
-77.269055

Data Source

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

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