sensors Mode-S transponder

A52A3C

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N43171 · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by FLIGHT LEASING CORP

Hex
A52A3C
Octal
51225074
Decimal
10,824,252
Country
US
Tail
N43171
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 17h ago
Flights observed
10
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
17h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A52A3C.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A52A3C 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
43171 - 10 2026-04-14

Recent flights last 10

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-14 43171 - Apr 14, 05:15 UTCApr 14, 05:25 UTC10m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 20:00 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC10m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 19:45 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC10m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 19:00 UTCApr 13, 19:55 UTC55m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 16:50 UTCApr 13, 17:35 UTC45m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 13:55 UTCApr 13, 14:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 02:25 UTCApr 13, 03:55 UTC1h 30m
2026-04-13 43171 - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 01:30 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-12 43171 - Apr 12, 23:55 UTCApr 13, 01:30 UTC1h 35m
2026-04-12 43171 - Apr 12, 18:35 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC1h 40m

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 N43171 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A52A3C frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A52A3C?
A52A3C is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N43171.
Where is Mode-S A52A3C registered?
Mode-S code A52A3C 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 A52A3C broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 17h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A52A3C, octal 51225074, decimal 10,824,252.
What flights does A52A3C operate?
Mode-S A52A3C has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including 43171.