sensors Mode-S transponder

A53CF6

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N43685 · PIPER PA-28-140/150/160/180 · operated by DRUM STEVEN DALE

Hex
A53CF6
Octal
51236366
Decimal
10,829,046
Country
US
Tail
N43685
Type
P28A
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
3
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A53CF6.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A53CF6 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
N43685 - 3 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 3

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N43685 - Apr 13, 21:10 UTCApr 13, 22:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N43685 - Apr 13, 16:55 UTCApr 13, 18:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N43685 - Apr 13, 12:55 UTCApr 13, 15:45 UTC2h 50m

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 N43685 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A53CF6 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A53CF6?
A53CF6 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N43685.
Where is Mode-S A53CF6 registered?
Mode-S code A53CF6 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 A53CF6 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 1d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex A53CF6, octal 51236366, decimal 10,829,046.
What flights does A53CF6 operate?
Mode-S A53CF6 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N43685.