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N9883C V

North American T-6G · 1969 · Plano, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9883C is a 1969 North American T-6G (serial 49-3404A), registered to Best Henry B (co-owner) in Plano, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1959 (67 years ago). It carries a P&W R1340 SERIES engine rated at 600 hp, the engine on 95% of registered North American T-6Gs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADCBA0. It is one of 103 North American T-6G aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Best Henry B
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Plano, TX
Serial number
49-3404A
Year built
1969 · 57 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADCBA0 · 53345640 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 26, 2005
Airworthiness date
Mar 19, 1959
Last FAA activity
Sep 30, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
2

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P&W R1340 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
600 hp
Power per seat
300 hp
FAA engine code
52016

90 of the 95 registered North American T-6G carry this engine (95%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: adcba0
Last known — 2 months ago N9883C
Observed 2026-07-08 09:17:06 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
132 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,600 ft
Track
317.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 32.78769, Lng -96.32560
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6400432

North American T-6G
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 123 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52016

Manufacturer: P&W
Model: R1340 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 600 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9883C
Serial Number: 49-3404A
Year Manufactured: 1969
ACFTREF Code: 6400432
Engine Code: 52016
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53345640
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADCBA0

Registrant

Best Henry B
Co-Owner
1504 Falmouth Dr
Plano, TX, 750253459
FAA Region: 2
Additional Names
BEST DOROTHY E

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 26, 2005
Airworthiness Mar 19, 1959
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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