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N230Q V

Beech 95-C55 · 1966 · Dalhart, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N230Q is a 1966 Beech 95-C55 (serial TE-278), registered to Kuper Carl J II (individual) in Dalhart, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1966 (59 years ago). It carries 2 Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engines rated at 285 hp each (570 hp total), the engine on 97% of registered Beech 95-C55s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A209DE. It is one of 158 Beech 95-C55 aircraft on the FAA registry. Kuper Carl J II holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Kuper Carl J II
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Dalhart, TX
Serial number
TE-278
Year built
1966 · 60 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A209DE · 50404736 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 23, 2021
Airworthiness date
Dec 15, 1966
Last FAA activity
Apr 21, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 29, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
285 hp × 2 (570 hp total)
Power per seat
95 hp
FAA engine code
17032

153 of the 157 registered Beech 95-C55 carry this engine (97%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a209de
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1152708

Beech 95-C55
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 143 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17032

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO 520 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 285 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N230Q
Serial Number: TE-278
Year Manufactured: 1966
ACFTREF Code: 1152708
Engine Code: 17032
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): 50404736
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A209DE

Registrant

Kuper Carl J II
Individual
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19 Southpark Dr
Dalhart, TX, 790225036
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 23, 2021
Airworthiness Dec 15, 1966
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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