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N5QN V

Beech-nogle D-45 · 1955 · Colorado Springs, CO

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5QN is a 1955 Beech-nogle D-45 (serial BG-6), registered to Greatest Generation Naval Museum (corporation) in Colorado Springs, CO. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2008 (18 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor O-470-A engine rated at 225 hp, the engine on 25% of registered Beech-nogle D-45s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A636A9. It is one of 4 Beech-nogle D-45 aircraft on the FAA registry. Greatest Generation Naval Museum holds 12 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Greatest Generation Naval Museum
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO
Serial number
BG-6
Year built
1955 · 71 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Utility
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A636A9 · 51433251 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 11, 2013
Airworthiness date
May 27, 2008
Last FAA activity
Jul 7, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2029
FAA region
S

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor O-470-A
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
225 hp
Power per seat
113 hp
FAA engine code
17370

1 of the 4 registered Beech-nogle D-45 carry this engine (25%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a636a9
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1152013

Beech-nogle D-45
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 123 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17370

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: O-470-A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 225 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5QN
Serial Number: BG-6
Year Manufactured: 1955
ACFTREF Code: 1152013
Engine Code: 17370
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51433251
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A636A9

Registrant

Greatest Generation Naval Museum
Corporation
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755 Aviation Way
Colorado Springs, CO, 809162740
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 11, 2013
Airworthiness May 27, 2008
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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