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N492DF V

Sikorsky S-70I · 2021 · Mcclellan, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N492DF is a 2021 Sikorsky S-70I (serial 704112), registered to California Dept Of Forestry & Fire Protection (government) in Mcclellan, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2023 (3 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 A617D7. 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
704112
Year built
2021 · 5 yrs old
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A617D7 · 51413727 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 15, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jun 8, 2023
Last FAA activity
Aug 15, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 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: a617d7
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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: N492DF
Serial Number: 704112
Year Manufactured: 2021
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): 51413727
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A617D7

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 Aug 15, 2023
Airworthiness Jun 8, 2023
Expiration Aug 31, 2030
Last Activity Aug 15, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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