N5287J — Balloon, Griffin, GA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N5287J is a Balloon (serial S49A-3216), registered to Hicks Albert B Jr (individual) in Griffin, GA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6A9FC. It is one of 14 Balloon aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner: Hicks Albert B Jr
Owner type: Individual
Based in: Griffin, GA
Serial number: S49A-3216
FAA status: V
Mode-S / ICAO24: A6A9FC · 51524774 octal
Certificate issued: Mar 19, 2023
Last FAA activity: Mar 19, 2023
Registration expires: Mar 31, 2030
FAA region: 7

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ICAO24: a6a9fc

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Engine type: None

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5287J

Serial Number: S49A-3216

Year Manufactured: —

ACFTREF Code: 7484050

Engine Code: —

Status: V (V)

Certification: —

Type Aircraft: Balloon (2)

Type Engine: None (0)

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51524774

ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6A9FC

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Registrant

Hicks Albert B Jr

Individual

246 Clark Rd
Griffin, GA, 302245113

FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 19, 2023

Expiration Mar 31, 2030

Last Activity Mar 19, 2023

Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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