N97M - 1966 Aero Commander 200D Aircraft Registration

DH8B

1966 AERO COMMANDER 200D

Aircraft Description

N97M is a 1966 Aero Commander 200D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wagenaar Lucas in Frankston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on June 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N97M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD825F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N97M 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.

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Model Year
1966
Manufacturer
AERO COMMANDER
Model
200D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
DH8BDHC-8-200 Dash 8
Cruise Speed
157 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 15, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
WAGENAAR LUCAS
Address
24660 CHANDELLE LN
City
FRANKSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas75763-7060
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53301137
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD825F

Additional Details

Registration
N97M
Serial Number
302
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00054100

Data Source

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

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