N8782M - 1964 Beech A23 Aircraft Registration

BE23

1964 BEECH A23

Aircraft Description

N8782M is a 1964 Beech A23, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zimpel Kurt S DBA in Hinckley, MN. The registration certificate was issued on December 26, 1984. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-346 SERIES engine producing 165 horsepower, N8782M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC16B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8782M was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beech 23 Musketeer was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to compete directly with the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee in the entry-level market. First certificated in 1962, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat four passengers and featured innovative honeycomb core construction borrowed from military fighter programs. Spanning 32.75 feet in wingspan with various engine options from 150 to 200 horsepower, production totaled 4,366 aircraft across 15 variants. The aircraft was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1963 to 1983. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE23.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8782M. 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
1964
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
A23
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE2323 Musketeer
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 26, 1984

Registered Owner

Name
ZIMPEL KURT S DBA
Address
42493 SOUTHFORK RD
City
HINCKLEY
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55037-4750
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-346 SERIES
Horsepower
165 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53013270
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC16B8

Additional Details

Registration
N8782M
Serial Number
M-567
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00692181

Data Source

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

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