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N438AS V

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · 2010

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ICAO24: a540e7
Last known — 2 weeks ago N438AS
Observed 2026-05-26 15:52:40 MST
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Ground speed
113 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,650 ft
Track
283.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 34.85743, Lng -118.28196
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182158

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 9
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52156

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PW207D
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 572 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N438AS
Serial Number: 57021
Year Manufactured: 2010
ACFTREF Code: 1182158
Engine Code: 52156
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51240347
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A540E7

Registrant

West States Leasing Inc
2040 Milligan Way
Medford, OR, 975046015
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 25, 2025
Airworthiness Feb 17, 2017
Expiration Mar 31, 2032
Last Activity Jun 8, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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