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N59TA V

Glider · 1997 · Morganza, LA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N59TA is a 1997 Glider (serial EA-606), registered to Tailwinds Air Inc (corporation) in Morganza, LA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 2006 (20 years ago). It carries a P&W Canada PT6A-21 engine rated at 550 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A79CB8. Tailwinds Air Inc holds 7 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Tailwinds Air Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Morganza, LA
Serial number
EA-606
Year built
1997 · 29 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A79CB8 · 51716270 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 16, 2015
Airworthiness date
Apr 24, 2006
Last FAA activity
Jun 16, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W Canada PT6A-21
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Rated power
550 hp
FAA engine code
52172

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a79cb8
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Last known — 2 months ago N59TA
Observed 2026-07-08 09:47:57 MST
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Ground speed
204 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,775 ft
Track
346.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 32.90497, Lng -96.53983
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Engine — CODE 52172

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PT6A-21
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 550 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N59TA
Serial Number: EA-606
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 7150065
Engine Code: 52172
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Glider (1)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51716270
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A79CB8
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Registrant

Tailwinds Air Inc
Corporation
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Po Box 331
Morganza, LA, 707590331
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 16, 2015
Airworthiness Apr 24, 2006
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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