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N198KA1966 BEECH 65-A90

N198KA is a 1966 Beech 65-A90, serial LJ-162, registered to THOMPSON BENJAMIN KYLE, an individual in TX, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 27 Jan 2024, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Jan 2031. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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Registration: N198KA
Aircraft: 65-A90; BEECH
Serial Number: LJ-162

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Total Hours

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1966

Year

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Registration record

N198KA as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 14 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: BEECH
Model: 65-A90
Serial number: LJ-162
Year manufactured: 1966
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 9
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed: 202 mph

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: U/A CANADA
Model: PT6 SER 578HP
Type: Turbo-prop
Power: 550 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 16 Aug 1966
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 27 Jan 2024
Last FAA action: 27 Jan 2024
Expires: 31 Jan 2031
FAA region: Southwestern
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00760730

Registered owner

Name: THOMPSON BENJAMIN KYLE
Registrant type: Individual
Based: TX, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A186C5
ICAO 24-bit: a186c5
Octal: 50303305
Decimal: 10585797

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What kind of aircraft is N198KA?

N198KA is a 1966 Beech 65-A90, serial LJ-162. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 9, it is powered by 2 U/A Canada PT6 SER 578HP engines.

Who is N198KA registered to?

The FAA registry lists THOMPSON BENJAMIN KYLE, an individual in TX, US, as the registrant of N198KA.

Is N198KA still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 27 Jan 2024 and expires on 31 Jan 2031.

Has N198KA been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N198KA. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N198KA have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N198KA.

Who operates N198KA for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N198KA, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N198KA for sale?

N198KA is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N198KA changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N198KA.

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