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N6985R V

Beech B24R · 1975 · Paducah, KY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N6985R is a 1975 Beech B24R (serial MC-326), registered to Ward Chad E (individual) in Paducah, KY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1975 (51 years ago). It carries a Lycoming I0360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 83% of registered Beech B24Rs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A94B85. It is one of 117 Beech B24R aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Ward Chad E
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Paducah, KY
Serial number
MC-326
Year built
1975 · 51 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A94B85 · 52245605 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness date
Jul 16, 1975
Last FAA activity
Dec 2, 2025
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2027
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming I0360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
30 hp
FAA engine code
41515

96 of the 115 registered Beech B24R carry this engine (83%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a94b85
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151253

Beech B24R
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 104 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N6985R
Serial Number: MC-326
Year Manufactured: 1975
ACFTREF Code: 1151253
Engine Code: 41515
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52245605
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A94B85
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Registrant

Ward Chad E
Individual
190 Ashcreek Rd
Paducah, KY, 420015860
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 10, 2020
Airworthiness Jul 16, 1975
Expiration Dec 31, 2027
Last Activity Dec 2, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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