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N540FU V

Garlick Helicopters Inc HH-1K · 1999 · Brewster, WA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N540FU is a 1999 Garlick Helicopters Inc HH-1K (serial 157190), registered to Adf Helicopters Inc (non-citizen corporation) in Brewster, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from December 1999 (26 years ago). It carries a Lycoming T-53 engine rated at 1,150 hp, the engine on 50% of registered Garlick Helicopters Inc HH-1Ks. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A6D87C. It is one of 2 Garlick Helicopters Inc HH-1K aircraft on the FAA registry. Adf Helicopters Inc holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Adf Helicopters Inc
Owner type
Non-Citizen Corporation
Based in
Brewster, WA
Serial number
157190
Year built
1999 · 27 yrs old
Airworthiness class
31245
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A6D87C · 51554174 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 23, 2017
Airworthiness date
Dec 1, 1999
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2027
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming T-53
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
1,150 hp
Power per seat
115 hp
FAA engine code
41552

1 of the 2 registered Garlick Helicopters Inc HH-1K carry this engine (50%), 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: a6d87c
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3740007

Garlick Helicopters Inc HH-1K
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 10
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41552

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: T-53
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 1,150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N540FU
Serial Number: 157190
Year Manufactured: 1999
ACFTREF Code: 3740007
Engine Code: 41552
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31245
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51554174
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A6D87C

Registrant

Adf Helicopters Inc
Non-Citizen Corporation
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Po Box 2108
Brewster, WA, 988122108
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 23, 2017
Airworthiness Dec 1, 1999
Expiration Jun 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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