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N896J V

Robinson Helicopter R44 · 2022 · Grand Forks, ND

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N896J is a 2022 Robinson Helicopter R44 (serial 30086), registered to University Of North Dakota (government) in Grand Forks, ND. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2022 (4 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-540-F1B5 engine rated at 260 hp, the engine on 56% of registered Robinson Helicopter R44s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AC5C66. It is one of 557 Robinson Helicopter R44 aircraft on the FAA registry. University Of North Dakota holds 89 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
University Of North Dakota
Owner type
Government
Based in
Grand Forks, ND
Serial number
30086
Year built
2022 · 4 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC5C66 · 53056146 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 16, 2022
Airworthiness date
Feb 25, 2022
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
42353

301 of the 537 registered Robinson Helicopter R44 carry this engine (56%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7640120

Robinson Helicopter R44
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard
TCDS: H11NM

Engine — CODE 42353

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-540-F1B5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N896J
Serial Number: 30086
Year Manufactured: 2022
ACFTREF Code: 7640120
Engine Code: 42353
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53056146
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC5C66

Registrant

University Of North Dakota
Government
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3980 Campus Rd Stop 9007
Grand Forks, ND, 582029007
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
JOHN D ODEGARD SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE SCIENCES

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 16, 2022
Airworthiness Feb 25, 2022
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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