N16KK - Bell 430 Aircraft Registration

N16KK is a Bell 430, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to S & S Aviation Services INC in Pacoima, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Rolls-royc 250-C40B engine producing 715 horsepower, N16KK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F040 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16KK was last updated on July 11, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 430 was a commercial twin-engine light helicopter that advanced rotor technology with its innovative four-blade, bearingless composite main rotor system. First flown on October 25, 1994, it was a stretched derivative of the Bell 230 featuring twin Rolls-Royce 250-C40B turboshaft engines and seating for up to eight passengers. The aircraft measured 1 foot 6 inches longer than its predecessor and delivered 10 percent more engine power for enhanced performance. Bell Helicopter manufactured exactly 136 helicopters at their Mirabel, Quebec facility between 1995 and 2008. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B430.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16KK. 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.