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N55EW V

Beech D95A · 1966 · Pismo Beach, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N55EW is a 1966 Beech D95A (serial TD-681), registered to Hanratty Brian James (individual) in Pismo Beach, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1966 (59 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming I0360 SER engines rated at 180 hp each (360 hp total), the engine on 86% of registered Beech D95As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6FD8B. It is one of 73 Beech D95A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Hanratty Brian James
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Pismo Beach, CA
Serial number
TD-681
Year built
1966 · 60 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6FD8B · 51576613 octal
Certificate issued
May 6, 2021
Airworthiness date
Dec 16, 1966
Last FAA activity
May 12, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming I0360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp × 2 (360 hp total)
Power per seat
60 hp
FAA engine code
41515

61 of the 71 registered Beech D95A carry this engine (86%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1153408

Beech D95A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 130 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N55EW
Serial Number: TD-681
Year Manufactured: 1966
ACFTREF Code: 1153408
Engine Code: 41515
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): 51576613
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6FD8B

Registrant

Hanratty Brian James
Individual
509 Five Cities Dr
Pismo Beach, CA, 934493007
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 6, 2021
Airworthiness Dec 16, 1966
Expiration May 31, 2028
Last Activity May 12, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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