N40SM - 1979 Rockwell International 690B Aircraft Registration

AC90

1979 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 690B

Aircraft Description

N40SM is a 1979 Rockwell International 690B, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Co Fire Aviation Leasing INC in Fort Morgan, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Airesearch TPE331-5&6SER engine producing 776 horsepower, N40SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4ABE4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40SM 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.

Rockwell International is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 654 Rockwell International aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 690B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40SM. 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
1979
Manufacturer
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL
Model
690B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AC90Turbo Commander 690
Cruise Speed
192 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 13, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CO FIRE AVIATION LEASING INC
Address
23101 HIGHWAY 52
City
FORT MORGAN
State / Zip Code
Colorado80701-9401
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
AIRESEARCH
Engine Model
TPE331-5&6SER
Horsepower
776 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51125744
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4ABE4

Additional Details

Registration
N40SM
Serial Number
11559
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520944

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC