N218JL - Saab-scania AB Saab 2000 Aircraft Registration

SB20

SAAB-SCANIA AB SAAB 2000

Aircraft Description

N218JL is a Saab-scania Ab SAAB 2000, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Bank of Utah Trustee in Salt Lake City, UT. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 58 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D80D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N218JL was last updated on March 5, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SAAB 2000, a high-speed regional turboprop designed to compete with early regional jets, represented Sweden's ambitious entry into the 50-seat airliner market. First flown on March 26, 1992, it was a low-wing twin-turboprop monoplane that seated 50-58 passengers with innovative noise reduction technology. Stretching 27.30 meters with a 24.80-meter wingspan, it achieved near-jet cruise speeds of 370 knots while maintaining turboprop efficiency. The aircraft was manufactured by SAAB at their Linköping facility in Sweden. AviatorDB tracks 4 Saab-scania Ab aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SB20.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N218JL. 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
Manufacturer
SAAB-SCANIA AB
Model
SAAB 2000
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
SB202000
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84111-1617
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
50354015
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D80D

Additional Details

Registration
N218JL
Serial Number
2000-018
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
58
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01486020

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC