N815SS - 1979 Bell 212 Aircraft Registration

B212

1979 BELL 212

Aircraft Description

N815SS is a 1979 Bell 212, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Hilcorp Equipment LLC in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada PT6T-3 engine producing 900 horsepower, N815SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB1D90 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N815SS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcgahan Industrial Airpark (AK73) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N815SS 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.

The Bell 212, a twin-engine medium helicopter that revolutionized rotorcraft reliability through its innovative coupled turboshaft design, first flew in 1968. Originally developed for the Canadian Forces, this two-blade helicopter accommodates 15 occupants and features a 48-foot rotor diameter powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 TwinPac engine producing 1,800 shaft horsepower. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter from 1968 to 1998, the aircraft delivered enhanced safety for both military and civilian operations worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B212.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N815SS. 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
1979
Manufacturer
BELL
Model
212
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B212212
Cruise Speed
103 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 11, 2014
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 7, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
HILCORP EQUIPMENT LLC
Address
3800 CENTERPOINT DR STE 1400
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99503-5825
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PT6T-3
Horsepower
900 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52616620
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB1D90

Additional Details

Registration
N815SS
Serial Number
30950
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
15
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00711175

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 22:56:14)
Airport
Latitude
60.738716
Longitude
-151.31124

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC