N8885Z - 2014 Beechcraft CORP B300 Aircraft Registration

BE30

2014 BEECHCRAFT CORP B300

Aircraft Description

N8885Z is a 2014 Beechcraft Corp B300, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Greenwood Express LLC in West Des Moines, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6A-60A engine producing 1050 horsepower, N8885Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3EAC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8885Z was last tracked by AviatorDB near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on February 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8885Z was last updated on November 6, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Super King Air 300 represented the pinnacle of twin-turboprop corporate aviation when it entered service in 1984, extending the renowned King Air family's reach into heavyweight transport operations. First flown on October 6, 1981, it featured a low-wing twin-engine configuration powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A turboprops, capable of carrying up to 13 passengers in executive layouts. With a maximum takeoff weight of 14,000 pounds and wingspan of 54 feet 6 inches, it bridged the gap between the popular Model 200 and later B300 series. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita, Kansas, production totaled 205 aircraft through 1991. AviatorDB tracks 203 Beechcraft Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE30.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8885Z. 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
2014
Manufacturer
BEECHCRAFT CORP
Model
B300
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE30300 Super King Air
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 8, 2014
Classification
Standard Commuter Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
GREENWOOD EXPRESS LLC
Address
5810 GRAND AVE
City
WEST DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
Iowa50266-5368
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6A-60A
Horsepower
1050 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53037254
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3EAC

Additional Details

Registration
N8885Z
Serial Number
FL-940
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
19
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
November 6, 2024
Last Update Date
November 6, 2024
Unique ID
01151733

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 22:15:37)
Airport
Latitude
41.539833
Longitude
-93.656013

Data Source

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

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