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N17BW V

Beech 19A · 1968 · Prattsburgh, NY

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N17BW is a 1968 Beech 19A (serial MB-344), registered to Loeffler Helmut Guenter (individual) in Prattsburgh, NY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1968 (58 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 98% of registered Beech 19As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A11702. It is one of 41 Beech 19A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Loeffler Helmut Guenter
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Prattsburgh, NY
Serial number
MB-344
Year built
1968 · 58 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NUA
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A11702 · 50213402 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 24, 2021
Airworthiness date
Jun 11, 1968
Last FAA activity
Feb 16, 2024
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
1

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41508

40 of the 41 registered Beech 19A carry this engine (98%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a11702
Last known — 1 month ago N17BW
Observed 2026-09-12 06:21:53 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
94 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,400 ft
Track
282.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 41.61186, Lng -74.17956
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151214

Beech 19A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 101 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N17BW
Serial Number: MB-344
Year Manufactured: 1968
ACFTREF Code: 1151214
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NUA
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50213402
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A11702

Registrant

Loeffler Helmut Guenter
Individual
10086 Flaherty Rd
Prattsburgh, NY, 148739474
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 24, 2021
Airworthiness Jun 11, 1968
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity Feb 16, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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