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N79CS V

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12 · 1995

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N79CS is a 1995 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12 (serial 125), registered to Ford Gt Holdings Llc in Fort Dodge, IA. It is one of 32 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Ford Gt Holdings Llc
Based in
Fort Dodge, IA
Serial number
125
Year built
1995 · 31 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAB5EF · 52532757 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 22, 2022
Airworthiness date
May 24, 2019
Last FAA activity
Jul 7, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2029
FAA region
3

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ICAO24: aab5ef
Last known — 1 week ago N79CS
Observed 2026-09-09 05:26:22 MST
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Ground speed
234 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,700 ft
Track
309.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 43.02383, Lng -94.96103
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7090550

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd PC-12
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 12
Cruise: 280 KTAS
Ceiling: 30,000 ft
MTOW: 10,450 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52158

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PT6A-67B
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 1,200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N79CS
Serial Number: 125
Year Manufactured: 1995
ACFTREF Code: 7090550
Engine Code: 52158
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52532757
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAB5EF

Registrant

Ford Gt Holdings Llc
804 Kenyon Rd Ste 120
Fort Dodge, IA, 505015746
FAA Region: 3
Additional Names
186 HOLDINGS LLC

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 22, 2022
Airworthiness May 24, 2019
Expiration Jan 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 7, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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