N438DF - Marsh Aviation S-2F3AT Aircraft Registration

MARSH AVIATION S-2F3AT

Aircraft Description

N438DF is a Marsh Aviation S-2F3AT, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Usda Forest Service Fepp in Mcclellan, CA. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2000. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 5 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54127 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N438DF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Ramona Airport (KRNM) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N438DF was last updated on August 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Aviat Aircraft, based in Afton, Wyoming, manufactures the Husky A-1C and Pitts Special aerobatic biplane. The Husky is one of the most popular modern bush planes, while the Pitts remains an icon of aerobatic competition. AviatorDB tracks 23 Marsh Aviation aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the S-2F3AT model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N438DF. 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
MARSH AVIATION
Model
S-2F3AT
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
USDA FOREST SERVICE FEPP
Address
5500 PRICE AVE
City
MCCLELLAN
State / Zip Code
California95652-2421
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
51240447
Mode S Code (Hex)
A54127

Additional Details

Registration
N438DF
Serial Number
151640
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00656071

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 23:05:14)
Airport
Latitude
33.039471
Longitude
-116.917355

Data Source

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

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