Registry / Beech / D50C / N738WB

Own N738WB?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N738WB V

Beech D50C · 1960 · Pembina, ND

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N738WB is a 1960 Beech D50C (serial DH-286), registered to Nord Aviation Inc (corporation) in Pembina, ND. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1981 (45 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming GO-480 SERIES engines rated at 295 hp each (590 hp total), the engine on 88% of registered Beech D50Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A9EAB9. It is one of 16 Beech D50C aircraft on the FAA registry. Nord Aviation Inc holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Nord Aviation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Pembina, ND
Serial number
DH-286
Year built
1960 · 66 yrs old
Airworthiness class
32
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A9EAB9 · 52365271 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 2, 1990
Airworthiness date
Jul 16, 1981
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
FAA region
Central

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming GO-480 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
295 hp × 2 (590 hp total)
Power per seat
98 hp
FAA engine code
41527

14 of the 16 registered Beech D50C carry this engine (88%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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

Community facts about N738WB

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N738WB

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N738WB.

Share your experience with N738WB

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N738WB (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N738WB? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a9eab9
No flight data on file yet for N738WB.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N738WB is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N738WB

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1152520

Beech D50C
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 145 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41527

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: GO-480 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 295 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N738WB
Serial Number: DH-286
Year Manufactured: 1960
ACFTREF Code: 1152520
Engine Code: 41527
Status: V (V)
Certification: 32
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Beech D50C. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Beech D50C model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52365271
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9EAB9

Registrant

Nord Aviation Inc
Corporation
View all 6 aircraft registered to this owner →
10597 Old Highway 81
Pembina, ND, 582719703
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 2, 1990
Airworthiness Jul 16, 1981
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Beech D50C at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with D50C performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Beech D50C registrations