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N517SF V

Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA · 1980 · West Columbia, SC

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N517SF is a 1980 Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA (serial 80-23517), registered to Celebrate Freedom Foundation Inc (corporation) in West Columbia, SC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2011 (14 years ago). It carries a Lycoming T53L-703 engine rated at 1,400 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A67D06. It is one of 6 Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA aircraft on the FAA registry. Celebrate Freedom Foundation Inc holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Celebrate Freedom Foundation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
West Columbia, SC
Serial number
80-23517
Year built
1980 · 46 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A67D06 · 51476406 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 24, 2011
Airworthiness date
Oct 21, 2011
Last FAA activity
Oct 7, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming T53L-703
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
1,400 hp
Power per seat
700 hp
FAA engine code
41557

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ICAO24: a67d06
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182155

Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41557

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N517SF
Serial Number: 80-23517
Year Manufactured: 1980
ACFTREF Code: 1182155
Engine Code: 41557
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51476406
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A67D06
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Registrant

Celebrate Freedom Foundation Inc
Corporation
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2533B Airport Blvd
West Columbia, SC, 291702142
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 24, 2011
Airworthiness Oct 21, 2011
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Oct 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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