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N781JB V

Beech 19A · 1968 · Felton, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N781JB is a 1968 Beech 19A (serial MB-405), registered to Kilgus Christopher R (individual) in Felton, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 1968 (57 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 98% of registered Beech 19As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA9507. It is one of 41 Beech 19A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Kilgus Christopher R
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Felton, CA
Serial number
MB-405
Year built
1968 · 58 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA9507 · 52512407 octal
Certificate issued
May 16, 2014
Airworthiness date
Nov 21, 1968
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2027
FAA region
4

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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

40 of the 41 registered Beech 19A carry this engine (98%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1151214

Beech 19A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 101 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N781JB
Serial Number: MB-405
Year Manufactured: 1968
ACFTREF Code: 1151214
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): 52512407
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9507
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Registrant

Kilgus Christopher R
Individual
11455 Oceanview Ave
Felton, CA, 950188958
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 16, 2014
Airworthiness Nov 21, 1968
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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