N197L

Valid registration

1947 BEECH D18S

Fixed wing multi engineDallas, TXRegistered Sep 6, 2016

N197L is a 1947 Beech D18S (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number A-361, registered in Dallas, TX. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Sep 30, 2029; the renewal window opens on Mar 30, 2029. It is powered by a P&W R-985 SERIES rated at 450 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class, issued Mar 28, 1956. It is one of 55 D18S aircraft in the FAA registry, 9 of them registered in Texas. About 49% of them were built after it.

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Registration expiresSep 30, 2029

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Registrant type
Corporation
Registered owner
AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM
Location
Dallas, TX
Local FAA office (FSDO)
North Texas FSDO (NTX FSDO) · (214) 277-8500
Certificate issued
Sep 6, 2016
Last FAA action
Mar 25, 2026
Mode S code (hex)
A18326
Mode S code (octal)
50301446
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
BEECH
Model
D18S
Type certificate (TCDS)
A-765 (Textron Aviation Inc.)
Year manufactured
1947
Serial number
A-361
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engine type
Reciprocating
Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES (450 hp)
Engines / seats
2 / 10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Airworthiness
Standard since Mar 28, 1956

Public airports near Dallas

AirportIDDistanceTowerFuel
Dallas Love Field
Dallas, TX
KDAL6 miTowered100LL, A
Dallas Executive
Dallas, TX
KRBD10 miTowered100LL, A
Addison
Dallas, TX
KADS13 miTowered100LL, A

Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.

Other D18S in Texas