N16981 - 1999 Embraer EMB-145LR Aircraft Registration

E45X

1999 EMBRAER EMB-145LR

Aircraft Description

N16981 is a 1999 Embraer EMB-145LR, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Delux Public Charter LLC in Dallas, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Allison AE 3007A engine producing 7580 pounds of thrust, N16981 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A116A7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16981 was last updated on January 12, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Embraer S.A., headquartered in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, is a major aerospace manufacturer producing commercial, executive, military, and agricultural aircraft. Their E-Jet family serves regional airlines worldwide, while the Phenom and Praetor lines serve the business aviation market. AviatorDB tracks 790 Embraer aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the EMB-145LR model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16981. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1999
Manufacturer
EMBRAER
Model
EMB-145LR
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
E45XEMB-145XR
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 19, 1999
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
DELUX PUBLIC CHARTER LLC
Address
7201 LEMMON AVE
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
Texas75209-3011
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Delux Public Charter Llc
ICAO Code
ASQ

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
AE 3007A
Thrust
7580 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50213247
Mode S Code (Hex)
A116A7

Additional Details

Registration
N16981
Serial Number
145208
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
55
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
January 12, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00243513

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC