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N3946A V

American Eurocopter Llc AS350B3 · 2009 · Washington, DC

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3946A is a 2009 American Eurocopter Llc AS350B3 (serial 4706), registered to Department Of Homeland Security (government) in Washington, DC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2010 (16 years ago). It carries a Turbomeca ARRIEL 2B1 engine rated at 747 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A494D0. It is one of 34 American Eurocopter Llc AS350B3 aircraft on the FAA registry. Department Of Homeland Security holds 107 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Department Of Homeland Security
Owner type
Government
Based in
Washington, DC
Serial number
4706
Year built
2009 · 17 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A494D0 · 51112320 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 14, 2010
Airworthiness date
Jul 1, 2010
Last FAA activity
Sep 9, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Turbomeca ARRIEL 2B1
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
747 hp
Power per seat
107 hp
FAA engine code
60056

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ICAO24: a494d0
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1145002

American Eurocopter Llc AS350B3
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 7
Category: Standard
TCDS: H9EU

Engine — CODE 60056

Manufacturer: Turbomeca
Model: ARRIEL 2B1
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 747 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3946A
Serial Number: 4706
Year Manufactured: 2009
ACFTREF Code: 1145002
Engine Code: 60056
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51112320
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A494D0

Registrant

Department Of Homeland Security
Government
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Office Of Air & Marine
1300 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Rm 6.4A
Washington, DC, 202290002
FAA Region: 1
Additional Names
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 14, 2010
Airworthiness Jul 1, 2010
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 9, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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