N8875M - 1964 Beech A23 Aircraft Registration

BE23

1964 BEECH A23

Aircraft Description

N8875M is a 1964 Beech A23, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chestnutt Michael L in Clinton, NC. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2007. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-346 SERIES engine producing 165 horsepower, N8875M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3AE9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8875M was last updated on September 9, 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 N8875M. 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
February 20, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
CHESTNUTT MICHAEL L
Address
103 APPLE CREEK CV
City
CLINTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28328-3045
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)
53035351
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3AE9

Additional Details

Registration
N8875M
Serial Number
M-619
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00701821

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC