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N4070B V

Bell 47J-2 · Priest River, ID

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N4070B is a Bell 47J-2 (serial 1812), registered to Wheatley Lester E Jr (individual) in Priest River, ID. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 1960 (66 years ago). It carries a Lycoming VO-540 SERIES engine rated at 310 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A4C8FC. It is one of 6 Bell 47J-2 aircraft on the FAA registry. Wheatley Lester E Jr holds 9 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Wheatley Lester E Jr
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Priest River, ID
Serial number
1812
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A4C8FC · 51144374 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 27, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jul 29, 1960
Last FAA activity
Apr 27, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming VO-540 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
310 hp
Power per seat
78 hp
FAA engine code
41534

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181104

Bell 47J-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: 2H1

Engine — CODE 41534

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: VO-540 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N4070B
Serial Number: 1812
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 1181104
Engine Code: 41534
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51144374
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A4C8FC
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Registrant

Wheatley Lester E Jr
Individual
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505 Toad Rd
Priest River, ID, 838565241
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 27, 2023
Airworthiness Jul 29, 1960
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Apr 27, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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