N51953 - 1963 Sikorsky SH-3A Aircraft Registration

1963 SIKORSKY SH-3A

Aircraft Description

N51953 is a 1963 Sikorsky SH-3A, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Siller Helicopters LLC in Chamblee, GA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2009. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Ge T58 SERIES engine producing 1350 horsepower, N51953 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68601 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51953 was last updated on April 16, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin company based in Stratford, Connecticut, manufactures military and commercial helicopters. Known for the UH-60 Black Hawk and S-76 series, Sikorsky has been a leading rotorcraft manufacturer since 1923. AviatorDB tracks 843 Sikorsky aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the SH-3A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N51953. 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
1963
Manufacturer
SIKORSKY
Model
SH-3A
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
Cruise Speed
129 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 1, 2000
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
SILLER HELICOPTERS LLC
Address
2025 FLIGHTWAY DR
City
CHAMBLEE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30341-3349
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
T58 SERIES
Horsepower
1350 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51503001
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68601

Additional Details

Registration
N51953
Serial Number
149903
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
28
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00254052

Data Source

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

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