N98DC - 1972 Beech E-55 Aircraft Registration

BE55

1972 BEECH E-55

Aircraft Description

N98DC is a 1972 Beech E-55, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cayuga Copters INC in Cynthiana, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on January 19, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N98DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA919 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98DC was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Beechcraft Baron 55, America's premier light twin-engine business aircraft, established new standards for speed and reliability in general aviation during its 22-year production run. First flown in early 1960, it was a low-wing twin-engine monoplane that could seat up to six passengers in business-class comfort. With a cruise speed of 225 mph and spanning nearly 38 feet, the Baron 55 was manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE55.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N98DC. 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
1972
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
E-55
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
BE5555 Baron
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 26, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 19, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CAYUGA COPTERS INC
Address
3325 RUTLAND RD
City
CYNTHIANA
State / Zip Code
Kentucky41031-2005
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53324431
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA919

Additional Details

Registration
N98DC
Serial Number
TE-865
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720960

Data Source

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

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