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N5997S V

Beech A23-19 · 1966 · Mckinney, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5997S is a 1966 Beech A23-19 (serial MB-77), registered to Hardin Sammy R (individual) in Mckinney, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1966 (60 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A7C234. It is one of 72 Beech A23-19 aircraft on the FAA registry. Hardin Sammy R holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Hardin Sammy R
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Mckinney, TX
Serial number
MB-77
Year built
1966 · 60 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A7C234 · 51741064 octal
Certificate issued
May 4, 2026
Airworthiness date
Jun 1, 1966
Last FAA activity
May 4, 2026
Registration expires
May 31, 2033
FAA region
2

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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

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ICAO24: a7c234
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151212

Beech A23-19
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 100 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5997S
Serial Number: MB-77
Year Manufactured: 1966
ACFTREF Code: 1151212
Engine Code: 41508
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): 51741064
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7C234
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Registrant

Hardin Sammy R
Individual
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2001 Central Circle #108
Mckinney, TX, 75069
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 4, 2026
Airworthiness Jun 1, 1966
Expiration May 31, 2033
Last Activity May 4, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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