N197L — 1947 Beech D18S Data

N197L
1947 Beech D18S, c/n A-361
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N197L is a 1947 Beech D18S (serial number A-361). It is configured with 2 engines and 10 seats. Registration status is listed as Valid, with ownership recorded under AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM in Dallas, TX, United States. The profile includes 13 photos documenting this aircraft.

Latest photos of N197L
Aircraft N197L, Wings over Dallas Airshow, at KRBD, photo by Ethan Stephen
Ethan Stephen
@ KRBD
Aircraft N197L, Vintage Flying Museum, at KFTW, photo by Ronald Barker
Ronald Barker
@ KFTW
Aircraft N197L, Vintage Flying Museum, at KFTW, photo by Ronald Barker
Ronald Barker
@ KFTW
Aircraft N197L, Vintage Flying Museum, at KFTW, photo by Ronald Barker
Ronald Barker
@ KFTW
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2026-10-17 22:44 UTC N197L FL11 149 kt 142° —

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Airframe Info
Manufacturer Beech
Model D18S Search all Beech D18S
Year built 1947
Construction Number (C/N) A-361
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 10
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 Wasp Junior
Also Registered As
N80497 De-registered
Aircraft
Registration Number N197L
Mode S (ICAO24) Code a18326
Certification Class Standard
Certification Issued 2016-09-06
Air Worthiness Test 1956-03-28
Last Action Taken 2026-03-25
Current Status Valid
Owner
Registration Type Corporation
Owner AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM
Address Dallas, TX 753764769
United States
Region Southwestern