N880SF - Bell 230 Aircraft Registration

B230

BELL 230

Aircraft Description

N880SF is a Bell 230, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Magnum Aviation LLC in Goff, KS. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 11 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1F6B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N880SF was last updated on May 19, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 230, an executive transport helicopter that addressed critical reliability issues in its predecessor, first flew on August 12, 1991. Built as an improved twin-engine turboshaft helicopter, it could carry up to 10 passengers in various configurations including executive, utility, and emergency medical service layouts. With a maximum cruise speed of 140 knots and service ceiling of 15,500 feet, the aircraft measured over 42 feet in overall length. Bell Helicopter Textron manufactured all 38 examples at their Mirabel, Quebec facility between 1991 and 1995. AviatorDB tracks 4,083 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B230.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N880SF. 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
230
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B230230
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MAGNUM AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 26
City
GOFF
State / Zip Code
Kansas66428-0026
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
53017553
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1F6B

Additional Details

Registration
N880SF
Serial Number
23024
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
11
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00065012

Data Source

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

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