N9NK - Beech C-45H Aircraft Registration

BEECH C-45H

Aircraft Description

N9NK is a Beech C-45H, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Nighthawk Air Systems INC in Palmetto Bay, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N9NK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6BB0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9NK was last updated on January 27, 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 C-45H model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9NK. 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
Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
C-45H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
165 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 21, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
NIGHTHAWK AIR SYSTEMS INC
Address
9785 SW 181ST TER STE 200
City
PALMETTO BAY
State / Zip Code
Florida33157-5566
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53065660
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6BB0

Additional Details

Registration
N9NK
Serial Number
AF-505
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
10
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
January 27, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00031421

Data Source

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

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