N861 - 1965 Beech A45 Aircraft Registration

1965 BEECH A45

Aircraft Description

N861 is a 1965 Beech A45, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Get Happy Adventures LLC in Leawood, KS. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N861 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD28D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N861 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.8712, -95.2010 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N861 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.

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 A45 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N861. 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
1965
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A45
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
141 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GET HAPPY ADVENTURES LLC
Address
11109 BUENA VISTA ST
City
LEAWOOD
State / Zip Code
Kansas66211-1452
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)
52751215
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD28D

Additional Details

Registration
N861
Serial Number
G-302
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00113305

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:51:09)
Airport
Latitude
38.797531
Longitude
-95.026723

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC