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N173FR V

Flight Research Inc FRI H58C · 2000 · Mojave, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N173FR is a 2000 Flight Research Inc FRI H58C (serial FRI 004), registered to National Test Pilot School (corporation) in Mojave, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2018 (8 years ago). It carries a Allison T63 SERIES engine rated at 250 hp, the engine on 50% of registered Flight Research Inc FRI H58Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A124DF. It is one of 2 Flight Research Inc FRI H58C aircraft on the FAA registry. National Test Pilot School holds 34 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
National Test Pilot School
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Mojave, CA
Serial number
FRI 004
Year built
2000 · 26 yrs old
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A124DF · 50222337 octal
Certificate issued
May 25, 2023
Airworthiness date
Mar 31, 2018
Last FAA activity
May 25, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Allison T63 SERIES
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
250 hp
Power per seat
63 hp
FAA engine code
03031

1 of the 2 registered Flight Research Inc FRI H58C carry this engine (50%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a124df
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 056051H

Flight Research Inc FRI H58C
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 03031

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: T63 SERIES
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N173FR
Serial Number: FRI 004
Year Manufactured: 2000
ACFTREF Code: 056051H
Engine Code: 03031
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50222337
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A124DF

Registrant

National Test Pilot School
Corporation
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1030 Flight Line Bldg 72
Mojave, CA, 935011679
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 25, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 31, 2018
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity May 25, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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