sensors Mode-S transponder

A38BDB

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N32781 · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by ARENDS AVIATION AND INSTRUCTION LLC

Hex
A38BDB
Octal
50705733
Decimal
10,718,171
Country
US
Tail
N32781
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 11h ago
Flights observed
4
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
11h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A38BDB.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A38BDB falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N32781 - 4 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 4

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 N32781 - Apr 18, 16:50 UTCApr 18, 17:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-17 N32781 - Apr 17, 21:05 UTCApr 17, 21:15 UTC10m
2026-04-16 N32781 - Apr 16, 23:20 UTCApr 17, 00:00 UTC40m
2026-04-16 N32781 - Apr 16, 22:50 UTCApr 16, 23:10 UTC20m

About Mode-S

A Mode-S transponder code (also called an "ICAO 24-bit address" or "hex code") is a 6-character hexadecimal identifier permanently assigned to an aircraft when it's first registered. Unlike callsigns (which change with each flight) or registrations (which can change if an aircraft is sold internationally), the Mode-S address stays with the airframe for the life of the aircraft in that country.

Every ADS-B transmission from an aircraft includes its Mode-S address, making it the most reliable way to identify a specific airframe. Flight-tracking services like Apparatus use the Mode-S address as the primary key for tying position broadcasts, callsigns, and ownership records together.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N32781 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A38BDB frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A38BDB?
A38BDB is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N32781.
Where is Mode-S A38BDB registered?
Mode-S code A38BDB is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is A38BDB broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 11h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A38BDB, octal 50705733, decimal 10,718,171.
What flights does A38BDB operate?
Mode-S A38BDB has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N32781.