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N490AS V

Bell Helicopter Co UH-1H II · 1964

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N490AS is a 1964 Bell Helicopter Co UH-1H II (serial 64-13686), registered to Bell Textron Inc in Fort Worth, TX.

Registered owner
Bell Textron Inc
Based in
Fort Worth, TX
Serial number
64-13686
Year built
1964 · 62 yrs old
Airworthiness class
46
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A61029 · 51410051 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 18, 2011
Airworthiness date
Sep 17, 2025
Last FAA activity
Sep 17, 2025
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
2

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181434

Bell Helicopter Co UH-1H II
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 15
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41557

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: T53L-703
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 1,400 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N490AS
Serial Number: 64-13686
Year Manufactured: 1964
ACFTREF Code: 1181434
Engine Code: 41557
Status: V (V)
Certification: 46
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51410051
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61029
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Registrant

Bell Textron Inc
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3255 Bell Flight Blvd
Fort Worth, TX, 761187630
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 18, 2011
Airworthiness Sep 17, 2025
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Sep 17, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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