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N453DN V

Mark Smith 550 FLAMEWHEEL · Santa Monica, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N453DN is a Mark Smith 550 FLAMEWHEEL (serial 0006A), registered to Due North Productions (corporation) in Santa Monica, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2029. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A57D99. Due North Productions holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Due North Productions
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Santa Monica, CA
Serial number
0006A
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A57D99 · 51276631 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 16, 2022
Last FAA activity
Jul 22, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2029
FAA region
4

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ICAO24: a57d99
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 06101MI

Mark Smith 550 FLAMEWHEEL
Engines: 6
Type: electric
Category: Standard
Engine type: Electric (code 10)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N453DN
Serial Number: 0006A
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 06101MI
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51276631
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A57D99
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Registrant

Due North Productions
Corporation
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2204 Euclid St
Santa Monica, CA, 904051511
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 16, 2022
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 22, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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