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N979FA V

Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 · 2011

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N979FA is a 2011 Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 (serial 979), registered to Reid Colby J in Broomfield, CO. It is one of 8 Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Reid Colby J
Based in
Broomfield, CO
Serial number
979
Year built
2011 · 15 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADA592 · 53322622 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 27, 2023
Airworthiness date
Apr 27, 2023
Last FAA activity
Jul 6, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2030
FAA region
S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7090215

Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52247

Manufacturer: P&W Canada
Model: PT6A-27
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 680 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N979FA
Serial Number: 979
Year Manufactured: 2011
ACFTREF Code: 7090215
Engine Code: 52247
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): 53322622
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADA592
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Registrant

Reid Colby J
2854 W 135Th Ave
Broomfield, CO, 800205129
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 27, 2023
Airworthiness Apr 27, 2023
Expiration Jun 30, 2030
Last Activity Jul 6, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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