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N265BC V

Airbus Helicopters Inc MBB-BK117 D-3 · 2024 · Fort Lauderdale, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N265BC is a 2024 Airbus Helicopters Inc MBB-BK117 D-3 (serial 21155), registered to Broward County Sheriffs Office (government) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2024 (2 years ago). It carries a Safran ARRIEL 2E engine rated at 894 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A291AC. It is one of 39 Airbus Helicopters Inc MBB-BK117 D-3 aircraft on the FAA registry. Broward County Sheriffs Office holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Broward County Sheriffs Office
Owner type
Government
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Serial number
21155
Year built
2024 · 2 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A291AC · 50510654 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 13, 2025
Airworthiness date
Aug 28, 2024
Last FAA activity
Oct 17, 2025
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2032
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Safran ARRIEL 2E
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
894 hp
Power per seat
99 hp
FAA engine code
59998

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ICAO24: a291ac
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5620037

Airbus Helicopters Inc MBB-BK117 D-3
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 9
Category: Standard
TCDS: H13EU

Engine — CODE 59998

Manufacturer: Safran
Model: ARRIEL 2E
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 894 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N265BC
Serial Number: 21155
Year Manufactured: 2024
ACFTREF Code: 5620037
Engine Code: 59998
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50510654
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A291AC

Registrant

Broward County Sheriffs Office
Government
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2601 W Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333121308
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 13, 2025
Airworthiness Aug 28, 2024
Expiration Oct 31, 2032
Last Activity Oct 17, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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