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N490WM V

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B · 2008

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ICAO24: a61218
Last known — 6 days ago N490WM
Observed 2026-06-02 07:46:37 MST
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Ground speed
99 kt
Altitude (baro)
900 ft
Track
77.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 26.65114, Lng -80.20496
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181519

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 5
Category: Standard
TCDS: H2SW

Engine — CODE 54181

Manufacturer: Rolls-Royc
Model: 250-C20J
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 420 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N490WM
Serial Number: 4652
Year Manufactured: 2008
ACFTREF Code: 1181519
Engine Code: 54181
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51411030
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61218

Registrant

South Florida Water Management District
3301 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL, 334063007
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 13, 2018
Airworthiness Feb 7, 2018
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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