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N53BN V

Hughes OH-6 · 1970

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 4470904

Hughes OH-6
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 4
Category: Standard
TCDS: H3WE

Engine — CODE 03020

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: 250-C20 SER
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 420 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N53BN
Serial Number: 69-15999
Year Manufactured: 1970
ACFTREF Code: 4470904
Engine Code: 03020
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6131
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51527072
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6AE3A
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Registrant

Smith Air Llc
30736 Peoria Rd
Shedd, OR, 973779723
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 21, 2015
Airworthiness Mar 27, 2017
Expiration Jul 31, 2028
Last Activity May 26, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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