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Hopkins William C SH-3A

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05691DT

Hopkins William C SH-3A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41530

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N470S
Serial Number: 3080
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 05691DT
Engine Code: 41530
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51341252
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5C2AA
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Registrant

Hopkins William C
16775 Maggie Cir
Reno, NV, 895112746
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 13, 2024
Airworthiness May 7, 1991
Expiration Sep 30, 2031
Last Activity Sep 13, 2024
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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