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N97HB V

Boeing KC-97G · 1952 · Riverton, WY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N97HB is a 1952 Boeing KC-97G (serial 52-918), registered to Sheppard Harold Jr Dba (individual) in Riverton, WY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1982 (44 years ago). It carries 4 Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG engines. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AD81FD. It is one of 2 Boeing KC-97G aircraft on the FAA registry. Sheppard Harold Jr Dba holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Sheppard Harold Jr Dba
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Riverton, WY
Serial number
52-918
Year built
1952 · 74 yrs old
Airworthiness class
3102
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD81FD · 53300775 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 30, 2007
Airworthiness date
Mar 24, 1982
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ama/Expr UNKNOWN ENG
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
FAA engine code
99999

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 1381604

Boeing KC-97G
Engines: 4
Type: piston
Seats: 96
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N97HB
Serial Number: 52-918
Year Manufactured: 1952
ACFTREF Code: 1381604
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: 3102
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53300775
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD81FD
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Registrant

Sheppard Harold Jr Dba
Individual
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39 Burma Rd
Riverton, WY, 825018974
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
SHEPPARD TRUCKING

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 30, 2007
Airworthiness Mar 24, 1982
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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