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N397HP V

Boeing KC-97L · Riverton, WY

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N397HP is a Boeing KC-97L (serial 53-208), registered to Sheppard Harold Dba (individual) in Riverton, WY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A49D87. It is one of 4 Boeing KC-97L aircraft on the FAA registry. Sheppard Harold Dba holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Sheppard Harold Dba
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Riverton, WY
Serial number
53-208
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A49D87 · 51116607 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 15, 2011
Last FAA activity
Oct 20, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
S

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ICAO24: a49d87
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1381605

Boeing KC-97L
Engines: 4
Type: piston
Seats: 96
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N397HP
Serial Number: 53-208
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 1381605
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51116607
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A49D87
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Registrant

Sheppard Harold Dba
Individual
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39 Burma Rd
Riverton, WY, 825018974
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
SHEPPARD TRUCKING

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 15, 2011
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Oct 20, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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