N171WH - 1997 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

B407

1997

Aircraft Description

N171WH is a 1997 , a turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Westwind Helicopters INC in Santa Fe, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Allison 250-C20 SER engine producing 420 horsepower, N171WH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11EE0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N171WH was last updated on February 10, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. The is one of the aircraft types tracked by AviatorDB in the FAA registry database.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N171WH. 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
1997
Manufacturer
Model
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B407407
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 27, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WESTWIND HELICOPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 929
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
Texas77517-0929
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
ALLISON
Engine Model
250-C20 SER
Horsepower
420 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50217340
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11EE0

Additional Details

Registration
N171WH
Serial Number
53149
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
February 10, 2026
Last Update Date
February 15, 2026
Unique ID
00926421

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-15 01:32:20 UTC