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N163J V

Cessna S550 · 1987 · Smithfield, NC

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N163J is a 1987 Cessna S550 (serial S550-0122), registered to N163J LLC (LLC) in Smithfield, NC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1993 (33 years ago). It carries 2 P&W Canada JT15D-4 engines rated at 2,500 lbf each (5,000 lbf total), the engine on 64% of registered Cessna S550s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0FD9B. It is one of 94 Cessna S550 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
N163J LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Smithfield, NC
Serial number
S550-0122
Year built
1987 · 39 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0FD9B · 50176633 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 20, 2017
Airworthiness date
May 27, 1993
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2027
FAA region
1

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W Canada JT15D-4
Engine type
Turbo-fan
Rated thrust
2,500 lbf × 2 (5,000 lbf total)
FAA engine code
52112

55 of the 86 registered Cessna S550 carry this engine (64%), across 6 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a0fd9b
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Last known — 3 weeks ago N163J
Observed 2026-09-18 08:29:50 MST
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Ground speed
308 kt
Altitude (baro)
16,300 ft
Track
227.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 39.28532, Lng -74.82054
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2076607

Cessna S550
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52112

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: JT15D-4
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 2,500 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N163J
Serial Number: S550-0122
Year Manufactured: 1987
ACFTREF Code: 2076607
Engine Code: 52112
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50176633
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0FD9B
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Registrant

N163J LLC
LLC
3441 Swift Creek Rd
Smithfield, NC, 275776902
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 20, 2017
Airworthiness May 27, 1993
Expiration Jun 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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