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N98SC V

Beech D50C · 1960 · Clifton, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N98SC is a 1960 Beech D50C (serial DH-276), registered to Thompsen David A (individual) in Clifton, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1960 (66 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 ADAA5E. It is one of 16 Beech D50C aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Thompsen David A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Clifton, IL
Serial number
DH-276
Year built
1960 · 66 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADAA5E · 53325136 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 18, 2018
Airworthiness date
Jun 6, 1960
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.

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ICAO24: adaa5e
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Last known — 1 week ago N98SC
Observed 2026-10-09 14:19:07 MST
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Ground speed
163 kt
Altitude (baro)
6,375 ft
Track
347.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 37.05199, Lng -86.64537
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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: N98SC
Serial Number: DH-276
Year Manufactured: 1960
ACFTREF Code: 1152520
Engine Code: 41527
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53325136
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADAA5E
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Registrant

Thompsen David A
Individual
3139 N 1200 East Rd
Clifton, IL, 609277074
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 18, 2018
Airworthiness Jun 6, 1960
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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