N487ZF - 1986 Short Brothers S312 Tucano T MK1 Aircraft Registration

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1986 Short Brothers S312 TUCANO T MK1

Aircraft Description

N487ZF is a , a turbo-prop aircraft registered to Deloach Michael Douglas in Asheville, NC. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A604DF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N487ZF was last updated on February 9, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. The is one of the aircraft types tracked by AviatorDB in the FAA registry database.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N487ZF. 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
1986
Manufacturer
Short Brothers
Model
S312 TUCANO T MK1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TUCAEMB-312 Tucano
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 13, 2026
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
DELOACH MICHAEL DOUGLAS
Address
129 MIREHOUSE RUN
City
ASHEVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28803-5105
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
GARRETT
Engine Model
TPE331-12B
Horsepower
1100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51402337
Mode S Code (Hex)
A604DF

Additional Details

Registration
N487ZF
Serial Number
ZF487
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 9, 2026
Last Update Date
February 1, 2026
Unique ID
01524362

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC