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N53997 V

Bell 47G-2A-1 · 1967

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181014

Bell 47G-2A-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: 2H3

Engine — CODE 42200

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: VO-435-A1F
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53997
Serial Number: 3778
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 1181014
Engine Code: 42200
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51552617
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D58F

Registrant

Frederickson Don
Po Box 674
Kokomo, IN, 469030674
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 20, 1984
Airworthiness May 12, 1977
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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