N616Z - 1957 Sikorsky S55B Aircraft Registration

N616Z is a 1957 Sikorsky S55B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sierra Aeronautics LLC in Franklin, KY. This aircraft received its airworthiness certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration on November 26, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on September 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 12 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80747 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N616Z was last updated on June 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Sikorsky S-55 was the world's first practical transport helicopter and the first helicopter certified for commercial passenger service. First flown on November 10, 1949, it was a single-rotor helicopter powered by one Wright R-1820 radial piston engine that could carry 10-12 passengers or equivalent cargo. With an overall length of 53 feet and maximum takeoff weight of 7,540 pounds, it established the foundation for modern helicopter transportation. The S-55 was manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 843 Sikorsky aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is S55P.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N616Z. 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.