N88KD - 1944 Beech AT-11 Aircraft Registration

1944 BEECH AT-11

Aircraft Description

N88KD is a 1944 Beech AT-11, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to City of Big Spring Texas in Big Spring, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 5, 1989. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N88KD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1C61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88KD was last updated on May 19, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Beechcraft, now part of Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, has been building high-performance general aviation aircraft since 1932. The company is known for its Bonanza, Baron, and King Air lines, combining quality construction with exceptional performance. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the AT-11 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N88KD. 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
1944
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
AT-11
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
152 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 5, 1989
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CITY OF BIG SPRING TEXAS
Address
310 NOLAN ST
City
BIG SPRING
State / Zip Code
Texas79720-2657
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53016141
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1C61

Additional Details

Registration
N88KD
Serial Number
929
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00024661

Data Source

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

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