N280RD - Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3 Aircraft Registration

DEHAVILLAND DHC-1B-2-S3

Aircraft Description

N280RD is a Dehavilland DHC-1B-2-S3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cym Chipmunk LLC in New Orleans, LA. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CF76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N280RD was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

de Havilland Aircraft produced iconic aircraft from the Tiger Moth trainer to the Comet jetliner. de Havilland Canada's DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-6 Twin Otter remain among the most respected utility aircraft ever built. AviatorDB tracks 1,814 Dehavilland aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the DHC-1B-2-S3 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N280RD. 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
DEHAVILLAND
Model
DHC-1B-2-S3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CYM CHIPMUNK LLC
Address
83 FLAMINGO ST
City
NEW ORLEANS
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70124-4315
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50547566
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CF76

Additional Details

Registration
N280RD
Serial Number
146-184
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00755071

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 21:43:01)
Airport
Latitude
30.318122
Longitude
-89.856244

Data Source

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

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