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N16M V

Beech D17S · 1944 · Arvada, CO

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N16M is a 1944 Beech D17S (serial 6765), registered to Jacobsen Chris (individual) in Arvada, CO. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a P&W R-985 SERIES engine rated at 450 hp, the engine on 92% of registered Beech D17Ss. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0F068. It is one of 125 Beech D17S aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Jacobsen Chris
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Arvada, CO
Serial number
6765
Year built
1944 · 82 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0F068 · 50170150 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 11, 1988
Airworthiness date
Mar 30, 1956
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
S

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
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
52008

107 of the 116 registered Beech D17S carry this engine (92%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a0f068
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Last known — 4 weeks ago N16M
Observed 2026-10-07 13:45:08 MST
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Ground speed
169 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,700 ft
Track
107.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 35.45986, Lng -86.67599
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1150538

Beech D17S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 5
Cruise: 137 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N16M
Serial Number: 6765
Year Manufactured: 1944
ACFTREF Code: 1150538
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50170150
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0F068
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Registrant

Jacobsen Chris
Individual
9961 W 86 Place
Arvada, CO, 80005
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 11, 1988
Airworthiness Mar 30, 1956
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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