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N597BH V

Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505 · 2024

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ICAO24: a7b789
Last known — 2 weeks ago
Observed 2026-06-03 11:47:43 MST
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Ground speed
106 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,925 ft
Track
194.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 47.38413, Lng -119.34332
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182166

Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 5
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 59992

Manufacturer: Safran
Model: ARRIUS 2R
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 460 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N597BH
Serial Number: 65630
Year Manufactured: 2024
ACFTREF Code: 1182166
Engine Code: 59992
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51733611
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A7B789

Registrant

Bell Textron Inc
3255 Bell Flight Blvd
Fort Worth, TX, 76118
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 20, 2025
Airworthiness Mar 4, 2026
Expiration Feb 29, 2032
Last Activity Feb 20, 2025
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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