N8818X - 1973 Smith Aerostar 600 Aircraft Registration

1973 SMITH AEROSTAR 600

Aircraft Description

N8818X is a 1973 Smith AEROSTAR 600, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beech Bash in The Bluegrass LLC in Fort Myers, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N8818X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2512 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8818X was last updated on May 20, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8818X. 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
1973
Manufacturer
SMITH
Model
AEROSTAR 600
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
186 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 12, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BEECH BASH IN THE BLUEGRASS LLC
Address
2739 OAK RIDGE CT STE 203
City
FORT MYERS
State / Zip Code
Florida33901-9370
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53022422
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2512

Additional Details

Registration
N8818X
Serial Number
60-0143-063
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00043046

Data Source

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

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