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N131BA V

Beech 65-B80 · 1966 · Bemidji, MN

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N131BA is a 1966 Beech 65-B80 (serial LD-297), registered to Bemidji Aviation Svcs Inc (corporation) in Bemidji, MN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1966 (60 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming IGSO-540-B1A engines rated at 380 hp each (760 hp total), the engine on 73% of registered Beech 65-B80s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A07F02. It is one of 15 Beech 65-B80 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Bemidji Aviation Svcs Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Bemidji, MN
Serial number
LD-297
Year built
1966 · 60 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A07F02 · 50077402 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 13, 1985
Airworthiness date
Jun 14, 1966
Last FAA activity
Jul 18, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2029
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IGSO-540-B1A
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
380 hp × 2 (760 hp total)
Power per seat
84 hp
FAA engine code
41535

8 of the 11 registered Beech 65-B80 carry this engine (73%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a07f02
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1152812

Beech 65-B80
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 9
Cruise: 151 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41535

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IGSO-540-B1A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 380 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N131BA
Serial Number: LD-297
Year Manufactured: 1966
ACFTREF Code: 1152812
Engine Code: 41535
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50077402
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A07F02

Registrant

Bemidji Aviation Svcs Inc
Corporation
4125 Hangar Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN, 566016243
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 13, 1985
Airworthiness Jun 14, 1966
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Jul 18, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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