N8400 - Ford 4-AT-E Aircraft Registration

FORD 4-AT-E

Aircraft Description

N8400 is a Ford 4-AT-E, a three-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hov-aire INC in Vicksburg, MI. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 14 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8231 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8400 was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Ford is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 10 Ford aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 4-AT-E model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8400. 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
FORD
Model
4-AT-E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Cruise Speed
91 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 18, 1953
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
HOV-AIRE INC
Address
12207 SPRINKLE RD
City
VICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
Michigan49097-8470
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
3
Mode S Code (Oct)
52701061
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB8231

Additional Details

Registration
N8400
Serial Number
62
Number of Engines
3
Number of Seats
14
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00643161

Data Source

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

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