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N257JB V

Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407 · 2023 · Slaughter, LA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N257JB is a 2023 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407 (serial 56361), registered to Bennett Aviation LLC (LLC) in Slaughter, LA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 2023 (3 years ago). It carries a Rolls-Royc 250-C47E/4 engine rated at 600 hp, the engine on 99% of registered Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A27249. It is one of 195 Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407 aircraft on the FAA registry. Bennett Aviation LLC holds 12 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bennett Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Slaughter, LA
Serial number
56361
Year built
2023 · 3 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A27249 · 50471111 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 10, 2025
Airworthiness date
Sep 11, 2023
Last FAA activity
Jun 10, 2025
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2032
FAA region
2

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rolls-Royc 250-C47E/4
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
600 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
54236

153 of the 155 registered Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407 carry this engine (99%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a27249
Last known — 6 days ago N257JB
Observed 2026-09-17 07:55:57 MST
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Ground speed
123 kt
Altitude (baro)
925 ft
Track
295.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 33.38382, Lng -96.84712
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182215

Bell Textron Canada Ltd 407
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 8
Category: Standard
TCDS: H2SW

Engine — CODE 54236

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: 250-C47E/4
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N257JB
Serial Number: 56361
Year Manufactured: 2023
ACFTREF Code: 1182215
Engine Code: 54236
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50471111
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A27249

Registrant

Bennett Aviation LLC
LLC
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1103 Highway 19
Slaughter, LA, 707773404
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 10, 2025
Airworthiness Sep 11, 2023
Expiration Jun 30, 2032
Last Activity Jun 10, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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