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N290SW V

Embraer EMB-120ER · 1996 · San Marcos, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N290SW is a 1996 Embraer EMB-120ER (serial 120317), registered to Berry Aviation Inc (corporation) in San Marcos, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1996 (30 years ago). It carries 2 P&W Canada PW118 engines rated at 1,800 hp each (3,600 hp total), the engine on 92% of registered Embraer EMB-120ERs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A2F71F. It is one of 39 Embraer EMB-120ER aircraft on the FAA registry. Berry Aviation Inc holds 20 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Berry Aviation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
San Marcos, TX
Serial number
120317
Year built
1996 · 30 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2F71F · 50573437 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 12, 2015
Airworthiness date
Jul 26, 1996
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W Canada PW118
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Rated power
1,800 hp × 2 (3,600 hp total)
Power per seat
113 hp
FAA engine code
52116

36 of the 39 registered Embraer EMB-120ER carry this engine (92%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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

Runway requirement (estimate)

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ICAO24: a2f71f
Last known — 1 month ago BYA290
Observed 2026-08-14 23:18:31 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
266 kt
Altitude (baro)
26,000 ft
Track
262.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 35.96742, Lng -83.32440
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3260203

Embraer EMB-120ER
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 32
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52116

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PW118
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 1,800 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N290SW
Serial Number: 120317
Year Manufactured: 1996
ACFTREF Code: 3260203
Engine Code: 52116
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50573437
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2F71F

Registrant

Berry Aviation Inc
Corporation
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1807 Airport Dr
San Marcos, TX, 786669664
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 12, 2015
Airworthiness Jul 26, 1996
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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