N845DK - 1956 Beech D-45 Aircraft Registration

1956 BEECH D-45

Aircraft Description

N845DK is a 1956 Beech D-45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jones Curtis R in Burnsville, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 29, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N845DK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB92C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N845DK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.3284, -93.3125 on July 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N845DK was last updated on September 15, 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 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the D-45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N845DK. 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
1956
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D-45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 29, 1977
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
JONES CURTIS R
Address
15311 TIMBER RIDGE DR
City
BURNSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55306-7303
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52711301
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB92C1

Additional Details

Registration
N845DK
Serial Number
BG-179
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871021

Last Known Position

Date
July 17, 2025 (UTC 14:39:57)
Airport
Latitude
44.32844
Longitude
-93.312534

Data Source

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

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