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N972AC V

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3 · 2022

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Last known — 6 days ago N972AC
Observed 2026-06-04 15:50:45 MST
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Ground speed
139 kt
Altitude (baro)
850 ft
Track
311.0°
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Lat 28.31936, Lng -81.20243
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5620025

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland MBB-BK117 D-3
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 10
Category: Standard
TCDS: H13EU

Engine — CODE 59998

Manufacturer: Safran
Model: ARRIEL 2E
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 894 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N972AC
Serial Number: 21122
Year Manufactured: 2022
ACFTREF Code: 5620025
Engine Code: 59998
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53305426
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD8B16
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Registrant

Vertical Aviation No 1 Llc
830 Brickell Plz Ste 5000
Miami, FL, 331312904
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 7, 2022
Airworthiness Oct 17, 2022
Expiration Jun 30, 2029
Last Activity Jan 16, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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