N9540 - 1952 Beech 3NM Aircraft Registration

B350

1952 BEECH 3NM

Aircraft Description

N9540 is a 1952 Beech 3NM, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hardin Donald R in Saint Helena, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 24, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N9540 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD45DB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9540 was last updated on July 18, 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 3NM model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9540. 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
1952
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
3NM
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B350Super King Air 350
Cruise Speed
153 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 24, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
HARDIN DONALD R
Address
4500 HARDIN RD
City
SAINT HELENA
State / Zip Code
California94574-9600
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)
53242733
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD45DB

Additional Details

Registration
N9540
Serial Number
CA-244
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00644620

Data Source

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

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