N78970 - Bell UH-1N Aircraft Registration

UH1

BELL UH-1N

Aircraft Description

N78970 is a Bell UH-1N, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Us Department of State in Melbourne, FL. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2011. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 15 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB55B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78970 was last updated on October 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Bell, a Textron company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of rotorcraft. From the iconic Bell 206 JetRanger to the Bell 505 and 525, Bell helicopters serve civil, military, and commercial helicopter markets worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the UH-1N model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78970. 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
BELL
Model
UH-1N
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
UH1UH-1A Iroquois
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Address
6767 N WICKHAM RD STE 201
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
Florida32940-2025
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
52532533
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB55B

Additional Details

Registration
N78970
Serial Number
135126
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
15
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00025922

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC