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N578AS V

Douglas DC-6A · Miami, FL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N578AS is a Douglas DC-6A (serial 44650), registered to Nighthawk Air Systems Inc (corporation) in Miami, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2003 (23 years ago). It carries 4 P & W R-2800 SERIES engines rated at 2,000 hp each (8,000 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A76C32. It is one of 7 Douglas DC-6A aircraft on the FAA registry. Nighthawk Air Systems Inc holds 14 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Nighthawk Air Systems Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Miami, FL
Serial number
44650
Airworthiness class
40
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A76C32 · 51666062 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 27, 2023
Airworthiness date
Oct 8, 2003
Last FAA activity
Jan 27, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W R-2800 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
2,000 hp × 4 (8,000 hp total)
Power per seat
83 hp
FAA engine code
52026

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ICAO24: a76c32
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3021706

Douglas DC-6A
Engines: 4
Type: piston
Seats: 96
Cruise: 188 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52026

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-2800 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 2,000 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N578AS
Serial Number: 44650
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 3021706
Engine Code: 52026
Status: V (V)
Certification: 40
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51666062
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A76C32
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Registrant

Nighthawk Air Systems Inc
Corporation
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9785 Sw 181St Ter Ste 200
Miami, FL, 33157
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 27, 2023
Airworthiness Oct 8, 2003
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Jan 27, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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