N9873H - 1943 Beech D17S Aircraft Registration

BE17

1943 BEECH D17S

Aircraft Description

N9873H is a 1943 Beech D17S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moyle Lee E in Heyburn, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N9873H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC7EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9873H was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing revolutionized executive aviation as the first luxury business aircraft to combine speed, comfort, and innovative design in a single package. First flown on November 4, 1932, it was a negative-stagger biplane powered by radial engines ranging from 225 to 450 horsepower, accommodating up to five passengers in hand-crafted luxury cabins. With its distinctive configuration placing the lower wing forward of the upper wing, the Staggerwing achieved cruise speeds around 200 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. Beech Aircraft Corporation produced 785 examples between 1932 and 1949. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE17.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9873H. 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
1943
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D17S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE1717 Staggerwing
Cruise Speed
158 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MOYLE LEE E
Address
2536 21ST ST
City
HEYBURN
State / Zip Code
Idaho83336-9725
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53343756
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC7EE

Additional Details

Registration
N9873H
Serial Number
4839
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00863610

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC