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N8979M V

Beech D95A · 1964 · Fort Worth, TX

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8979M is a 1964 Beech D95A (serial TD-564), registered to Bean George W Jr (individual) in Fort Worth, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1964 (62 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming I0360 SER engines rated at 180 hp each (360 hp total), the engine on 86% of registered Beech D95As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC62F4. It is one of 73 Beech D95A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Bean George W Jr
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Fort Worth, TX
Serial number
TD-564
Year built
1964 · 62 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC62F4 · 53061364 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 19, 1990
Airworthiness date
Jan 15, 1964
Last FAA activity
Sep 30, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming I0360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp × 2 (360 hp total)
Power per seat
60 hp
FAA engine code
41515

61 of the 71 registered Beech D95A carry this engine (86%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1153408

Beech D95A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 130 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41515

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8979M
Serial Number: TD-564
Year Manufactured: 1964
ACFTREF Code: 1153408
Engine Code: 41515
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53061364
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC62F4
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Registrant

Bean George W Jr
Individual
2016 Windsor Pl
Fort Worth, TX, 761101758
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 19, 1990
Airworthiness Jan 15, 1964
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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