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N44HQ V

Grumman HU-16B · 1951

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ICAO24: a54902
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950408

Grumman HU-16B
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Cruise: 146 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 67098

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-1820-80
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,475 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N44HQ
Serial Number: 51-025
Year Manufactured: 1951
ACFTREF Code: 3950408
Engine Code: 67098
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41356
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51244402
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A54902

Registrant

N44Hq Flyingboats Llc
4501 Aircraft Dr
Anchorage, AK, 995020905
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 25, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 21, 2025
Expiration Oct 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 25, 2023
Data as of Jun 6, 2026

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