N87MJ - 1972 Beech 58 Aircraft Registration

N87MJ is a 1972 Beech 58, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Berdan Curtis A in Sterling Heights, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on May 30, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N87MJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABF519 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N87MJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.6657, -83.3983 on February 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N87MJ was last updated on August 4, 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 N87MJ. 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.