N826WC - 1980 Sikorsky S-61N Aircraft Registration

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1980 SIKORSKY S-61N

Aircraft Description

N826WC is a 1980 Sikorsky S-61N, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Brown Helicopter INC in Pensacola, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2016. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Ge CT58-140-1 engine producing 1400 horsepower, N826WC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB491C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N826WC was last updated on July 7, 2023. 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 S-61N model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N826WC. 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
1980
Manufacturer
SIKORSKY
Model
S-61N
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
S61S-61A
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 15, 2007
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 6, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN HELICOPTER INC
Address
10100 AILERON AVE
City
PENSACOLA
State / Zip Code
Florida32506-8223
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
CT58-140-1
Horsepower
1400 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52644434
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB491C

Additional Details

Registration
N826WC
Serial Number
61826
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
28
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00872080

Data Source

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

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