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N7978K V

Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · 1982

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1182107

Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 7
Category: Standard
TCDS: H2SW

Engine — CODE 03099

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: 250-C30P
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 650 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7978K
Serial Number: 45492
Year Manufactured: 1982
ACFTREF Code: 1182107
Engine Code: 03099
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52552600
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAD580

Registrant

Mowata Farms Llc
2582 Everton Rd
Mamou, LA, 705544750
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 12, 2021
Airworthiness Apr 15, 2021
Expiration Feb 29, 2028
Last Activity Apr 21, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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