N8004H - Grumman F6F-5 Aircraft Registration

HCAT

GRUMMAN F6F-5

Aircraft Description

N8004H is a Grumman F6F-5, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vintage Airframes LLC in Caldwell, ID. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAE4C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8004H was last updated on May 6, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The F6F Hellcat stands as the most successful carrier-based fighter of World War II, achieving an unprecedented 19-to-1 kill ratio against Japanese aircraft. First flown on June 26, 1942, it was a single-seat, low-wing monoplane powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine producing 2,000 horsepower. Measuring 33 feet 11 inches in length with a 42-foot 10-inch wingspan, the Hellcat could reach speeds of 380 miles per hour. Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation manufactured all 12,275 examples between 1942 and 1945. AviatorDB tracks 473 Grumman aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is HCAT.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8004H. 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
GRUMMAN
Model
F6F-5
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
HCATF6F Hellcat
Cruise Speed
278 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
VINTAGE AIRFRAMES LLC
Address
PO BOX 339
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83606-0339
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52562311
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAE4C9

Additional Details

Registration
N8004H
Serial Number
80040
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01323788

Data Source

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

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