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N1948L V

Beech C23 · 1976 · Ligonier, PA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1948L is a 1976 Beech C23 (serial M-1833), registered to Johnson Charles D (co-owner) in Ligonier, PA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1976 (50 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 94% of registered Beech C23s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A17A82. It is one of 457 Beech C23 aircraft on the FAA registry. Johnson Charles D holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Johnson Charles D
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Ligonier, PA
Serial number
M-1833
Year built
1976 · 50 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A17A82 · 50275202 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 28, 1995
Airworthiness date
Apr 20, 1976
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41514

419 of the 447 registered Beech C23 carry this engine (94%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a17a82
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151242

Beech C23
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 101 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1948L
Serial Number: M-1833
Year Manufactured: 1976
ACFTREF Code: 1151242
Engine Code: 41514
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50275202
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A17A82
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Registrant

Johnson Charles D
Co-Owner
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122 Crossmead Dr
Ligonier, PA, 156588523
FAA Region: 1
Additional Names
JOHNSON VIRGINIA F

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 28, 1995
Airworthiness Apr 20, 1976
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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