N444HU - 1998 Aviat Aircraft INC A-1A Aircraft Registration

HUSK

1998 AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1A

Aircraft Description

N444HU is a 1998 Aviat Aircraft INC A-1A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dorsey Sage in Bend, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 13, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N444HU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A55A3B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N444HU was last updated on February 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aviat A-1 Husky is a high-wing utility aircraft that modernized bush flying through advanced short takeoff and landing capabilities. First flown in 1986, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine that could seat two occupants. With a top speed of 145 mph and a stall speed of just 53 mph, it was manufactured by Christen Industries and later Aviat Aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 971 Aviat Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HUSK.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N444HU. 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
1998
Manufacturer
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Model
A-1A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
HUSKA-1 Husky
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 13, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DORSEY SAGE
Address
67200 SAGE RANCH RD
City
BEND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97703-9274
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51255073
Mode S Code (Hex)
A55A3B

Additional Details

Registration
N444HU
Serial Number
1396
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00457021

Data Source

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

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