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N8489E V

Bell 47J-2 · 1961 · Porterville, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8489E is a 1961 Bell 47J-2 (serial 1846), registered to Quatacker Mike (individual) in Porterville, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 1970 (56 years ago). It carries a Lycoming VO-540 SERIES engine rated at 310 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABA129. It is one of 6 Bell 47J-2 aircraft on the FAA registry. Quatacker Mike holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Quatacker Mike
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Porterville, CA
Serial number
1846
Year built
1961 · 65 yrs old
Airworthiness class
40
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABA129 · 52720451 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 24, 2014
Airworthiness date
Jun 25, 1970
Last FAA activity
Mar 17, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2027
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming VO-540 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
310 hp
Power per seat
78 hp
FAA engine code
41534

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1181104

Bell 47J-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 68 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: 2H1

Engine — CODE 41534

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: VO-540 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8489E
Serial Number: 1846
Year Manufactured: 1961
ACFTREF Code: 1181104
Engine Code: 41534
Status: V (V)
Certification: 40
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52720451
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABA129
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Registrant

Quatacker Mike
Individual
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2122 Wildcat Way
Porterville, CA, 932579807
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 24, 2014
Airworthiness Jun 25, 1970
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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