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N196VS V

Hughes 369 · 1980

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ICAO24: a18061
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4470702

Hughes 369
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 4
Cruise: 96 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: H3WE

Engine — CODE 54385

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: 250-C20B
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 420 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N196VS
Serial Number: 900787D
Year Manufactured: 1980
ACFTREF Code: 4470702
Engine Code: 54385
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50300141
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A18061
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Registrant

Vertol Systems Company Inc
Po Box 727
Destin, FL, 325400727
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 15, 2017
Airworthiness Oct 17, 2017
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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