N497HP - Boeing KC-97L Aircraft Registration

KC97

BOEING KC-97L

Aircraft Description

N497HP is a Boeing KC-97L, a four-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sheppard Harold DBA in Riverton, WY. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 96 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A62AD6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N497HP was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N497HP. 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
BOEING
Model
KC-97L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
KC97Boeing KC-97
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SHEPPARD HAROLD DBA
Address
39 BURMA RD
City
RIVERTON
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82501-8974
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
4
Mode S Code (Oct)
51425326
Mode S Code (Hex)
A62AD6

Additional Details

Registration
N497HP
Serial Number
53-265
Number of Engines
4
Number of Seats
96
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870221

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC