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N165X V

Beech E18S · 1956 · Wilmington, DE

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N165X is a 1956 Beech E18S (serial BA-189), registered to Rock Air LLC (LLC) in Wilmington, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2027. It carries 2 P&W R-985 SERIES engines rated at 450 hp each (900 hp total), the engine on 92% of registered Beech E18Ss. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1064E. It is one of 51 Beech E18S aircraft on the FAA registry. Rock Air LLC holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Rock Air LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Serial number
BA-189
Year built
1956 · 70 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1064E · 50203116 octal
Certificate issued
May 19, 2020
Last FAA activity
Mar 28, 2026
Registration expires
May 31, 2027
FAA region
1

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R-985 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
450 hp × 2 (900 hp total)
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
52008

46 of the 50 registered Beech E18S carry this engine (92%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a1064e
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Last known — 2 months ago N165X
Observed 2026-07-30 12:58:55 MST
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Ground speed
139 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,300 ft
Track
357.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 33.31686, Lng -85.14031
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151006

Beech E18S
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 10
Cruise: 143 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N165X
Serial Number: BA-189
Year Manufactured: 1956
ACFTREF Code: 1151006
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50203116
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1064E
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Registrant

Rock Air LLC
LLC
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108 W 13Th St
Wilmington, DE, 198011145
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 19, 2020
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 28, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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