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Mark Smith 550 FLAMEWHEEL

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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
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 Jun 8, 2026

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