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N44AK V

Smith AEROSTAR 601P · 1978 · Friday Harbor, WA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N44AK is a 1978 Smith AEROSTAR 601P (serial 61P-0481-194), registered to Avcom Co (co-owner) in Friday Harbor, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1978 (48 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming IO-540 SER engines rated at 300 hp each (600 hp total), the engine on 31% of registered Smith AEROSTAR 601Ps. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5484E. It is one of 92 Smith AEROSTAR 601P aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Avcom Co
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Friday Harbor, WA
Serial number
61P-0481-194
Year built
1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5484E · 51244116 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 25, 2004
Airworthiness date
Jan 12, 1978
Last FAA activity
Sep 29, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
S

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-540 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp × 2 (600 hp total)
Power per seat
100 hp
FAA engine code
41530

25 of the 80 registered Smith AEROSTAR 601P carry this engine (31%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a5484e
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Last known — 1 month ago N44AK
Observed 2026-09-30 12:13:55 MST
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Ground speed
227 kt
Altitude (baro)
18,975 ft
Track
173.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 43.77721, Lng -121.89723
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8360608

Smith AEROSTAR 601P
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 125 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41530

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N44AK
Serial Number: 61P-0481-194
Year Manufactured: 1978
ACFTREF Code: 8360608
Engine Code: 41530
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51244116
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5484E
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Registrant

Avcom Co
Co-Owner
345 Cessna Ave
Friday Harbor, WA, 982509147
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
KELSEY WILLIAM F
KELSEY H ARDITH

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 25, 2004
Airworthiness Jan 12, 1978
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 29, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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