N260JB - Siai-marchetti SF260 Aircraft Registration

F260

SIAI-MARCHETTI SF260

Aircraft Description

N260JB is a Siai-marchetti SF260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thunderbird Aviation LLC in Littleton, CO. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2015. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27FC7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N260JB was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 was a versatile Italian trainer and tourer that bridged the gap between civilian recreation and military training aircraft. First flown on July 15, 1964, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane with retractable landing gear that seated three occupants. With a maximum speed of 160 knots and production spanning over five decades, the SF-260 became one of the most successful European training aircraft. The aircraft was manufactured by SIAI-Marchetti of Italy, later acquired by Leonardo. AviatorDB tracks 106 Siai-marchetti aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is F260.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N260JB. 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
SIAI-MARCHETTI
Model
SF260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
F260SF-260
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
THUNDERBIRD AVIATION LLC
Address
40 MOUNTAIN PINE DR
City
LITTLETON
State / Zip Code
Colorado80127-4365
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50477707
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27FC7

Additional Details

Registration
N260JB
Serial Number
2-54
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00443632

Data Source

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

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