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N8311F V

Beech B23 · 1969 · Orlando, FL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8311F is a 1969 Beech B23 (serial M1280), registered to Gregoire Brandon James Ernst (individual) in Orlando, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2002 (24 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-360 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 2% of registered Beech B23s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB5E92. It is one of 62 Beech B23 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Gregoire Brandon James Ernst
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Orlando, FL
Serial number
M1280
Year built
1969 · 57 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB5E92 · 52657222 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 5, 2022
Airworthiness date
Feb 12, 2002
Last FAA activity
Jul 18, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2029
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41575

1 of the 62 registered Beech B23 carry this engine (2%), across 4 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 1151240

Beech B23
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 101 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41575

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8311F
Serial Number: M1280
Year Manufactured: 1969
ACFTREF Code: 1151240
Engine Code: 41575
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): 52657222
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB5E92
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Registrant

Gregoire Brandon James Ernst
Individual
10020 Rustic Ridge Ct
Orlando, FL, 328325605
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 5, 2022
Airworthiness Feb 12, 2002
Expiration Feb 28, 2029
Last Activity Jul 18, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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