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N97EL V

Dehavilland DHC-2 · 1958

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ICAO24: ad81bb
Last known — 1 month ago N97EL
Observed 2026-05-25 11:58:59 MST
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Ground speed
110 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,625 ft
Track
247.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 58.75653, Lng -156.34174
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2808001

Dehavilland DHC-2
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52008

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R-985 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 450 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97EL
Serial Number: 1345
Year Manufactured: 1958
ACFTREF Code: 2808001
Engine Code: 52008
Status: V (V)
Certification: 30
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53300673
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD81BB

Registrant

Alaskas Enchanted Lake Lodge Inc
Po Box 97
King Salmon, AK, 996130097
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 17, 1986
Airworthiness Apr 1, 1999
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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