N206LW — 1978 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1

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N206LW is a 1978 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 (serial 45182), registered to Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department in Modesto, CA. It is one of 147 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner: Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department
Based in: Modesto, CA
Serial number: 45182
Year built: 1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class: Standard – Normal
FAA status: V
Mode-S / ICAO24: A1A95C · 50324534 octal
Certificate issued: Dec 20, 2022
Airworthiness date: Nov 27, 1978
Last FAA activity: Sep 22, 2023
Registration expires: Dec 31, 2029
FAA region: 4

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ICAO24: a1a95c

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Ground speed

81 kt

Altitude (baro)

1,625 ft

Track

124.0°

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Lat 37.58860, Lng -121.03620

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182107

Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1

Engines: 1

Type: turboprop

Seats: 7

Category: Standard

TCDS: H2SW

Engine — CODE 03013

Manufacturer: Allison

Model: 250 SER 400HP

Type: Turbo-shaft

Horsepower: 400 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N206LW

Serial Number: 45182

Year Manufactured: 1978

ACFTREF Code: 1182107

Engine Code: 03013

Status: V (V)

Certification: Standard – Normal

Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)

Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)

Source: master

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Mode S (octal): 50324534

ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1A95C

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Registrant

Stanislaus County Sheriffs Department

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250 E Hackett Rd
Modesto, CA, 953589415

FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 20, 2022

Airworthiness Nov 27, 1978

Expiration Dec 31, 2029

Last Activity Sep 22, 2023

Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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Engine — CODE 03013

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