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N470QL V

Bell 412 · 1989 · Destin, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N470QL is a 1989 Bell 412 (serial 33200), registered to Vertol Systems Co Inc (corporation) in Destin, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1990 (36 years ago). It carries 2 P&W Canada PT6T-3 SERIES engines rated at 900 hp each (1,800 hp total), the engine on 50% of registered Bell 412s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5C283. It is one of 12 Bell 412 aircraft on the FAA registry. Vertol Systems Co Inc holds 26 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Vertol Systems Co Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Destin, FL
Serial number
33200
Year built
1989 · 37 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5C283 · 51341203 octal
Certificate issued
May 21, 2020
Airworthiness date
Aug 24, 1990
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2027
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W Canada PT6T-3 SERIES
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Rated power
900 hp × 2 (1,800 hp total)
Power per seat
120 hp
FAA engine code
52103

5 of the 10 registered Bell 412 carry this engine (50%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a5c283
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182202

Bell 412
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 15
Category: Standard
TCDS: H4SW

Engine — CODE 52103

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PT6T-3 SERIES
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 900 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N470QL
Serial Number: 33200
Year Manufactured: 1989
ACFTREF Code: 1182202
Engine Code: 52103
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51341203
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5C283

Registrant

Vertol Systems Co Inc
Corporation
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Po Box 727
Destin, FL, 325400727
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 21, 2020
Airworthiness Aug 24, 1990
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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