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N483DF V

Sikorsky S-70I · 2018 · Mcclellan, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N483DF is a 2018 Sikorsky S-70I (serial 704030), registered to California Dept Of Forestry & Fire Protection (government) in Mcclellan, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2022 (4 years ago). It carries 2 Ge T700-GE-701D engines rated at 1,994 hp each (3,988 hp total), the engine on 93% of registered Sikorsky S-70Is. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A5F40F. It is one of 17 Sikorsky S-70I aircraft on the FAA registry. California Dept Of Forestry & Fire Protection holds 9 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
California Dept Of Forestry & Fire Protection
Owner type
Government
Based in
Mcclellan, CA
Serial number
704030
Year built
2018 · 8 yrs old
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5F40F · 51372017 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 18, 2020
Airworthiness date
Mar 23, 2022
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ge T700-GE-701D
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
1,994 hp × 2 (3,988 hp total)
Power per seat
266 hp
FAA engine code
30155

14 of the 15 registered Sikorsky S-70I carry this engine (93%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a5f40f
Last known — 2 months ago N483DF
Observed 2026-07-10 15:18:51 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
112 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,450 ft
Track
149.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 33.12918, Lng -116.88568
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05633JZ

Sikorsky S-70I
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 15
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 30155

Manufacturer: Ge
Model: T700-GE-701D
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 1,994 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N483DF
Serial Number: 704030
Year Manufactured: 2018
ACFTREF Code: 05633JZ
Engine Code: 30155
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51372017
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5F40F

Registrant

California Dept Of Forestry & Fire Protection
Government
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5500 Price Ave
Mcclellan, CA, 956522438
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 18, 2020
Airworthiness Mar 23, 2022
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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