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N488NS V

Hughes 369HS · 1976

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4470728

Hughes 369HS
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 4
Cruise: 97 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: H3WE

Engine — CODE 54173

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: 250-C18
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 317 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N488NS
Serial Number: 450738S
Year Manufactured: 1976
ACFTREF Code: 4470728
Engine Code: 54173
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51403616
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6078E
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Registrant

Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee
330 S Center St Ste 300
Casper, WY, 826012873
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 23, 2026
Airworthiness Apr 18, 2013
Expiration Feb 28, 2033
Last Activity Feb 23, 2026
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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