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N47SF V

Vickers/supermarine SEAFIRE 47 · 1947 · Kalispell, MT

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N47SF is a 1947 Vickers/supermarine SEAFIRE 47 (serial VP441), registered to Smith James E Trustee (co-owner) in Kalispell, MT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2004 (22 years ago). It carries a Rolls-Royc GRIFFON engine rated at 2,455 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5C057. Smith James E Trustee holds 23 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Smith James E Trustee
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Kalispell, MT
Serial number
VP441
Year built
1947 · 79 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5C057 · 51340127 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 8, 2024
Airworthiness date
Apr 14, 2004
Last FAA activity
Feb 8, 2024
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2031
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rolls-Royc GRIFFON
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Rated power
2,455 hp
Power per seat
2,455 hp
FAA engine code
54501

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 9470101

Vickers/supermarine SEAFIRE 47
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 1
Cruise: 248 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 54501

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: GRIFFON
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 2,455 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N47SF
Serial Number: VP441
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 9470101
Engine Code: 54501
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51340127
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5C057
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Registrant

Smith James E Trustee
Co-Owner
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Po Box 8177
Kalispell, MT, 599041177
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
TALCOTT JERI K TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 8, 2024
Airworthiness Apr 14, 2004
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 8, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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