Flight Tracker
N985B
1956 BELL 47H-1
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard

Registration

Registered Owner
MCGEE KENNETH J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
WILMINGTON, NC
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 22, 2026
Airworthiness Date
Jul 2, 1956
Expires
Apr 30, 2033
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
BELL
Model
47H-1
Year
1956
Serial Number
1362
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
78 kt
Type Certificate
H-1

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
6V4 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
210 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ADBDD0
Mode S Code (Octal)
53336720

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
BELL AIRCRAFT CORP - Jan 30, 1956

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

No NTSB accident or incident records found for N985B (database covers 1948 to present).