sensors Mode-S transponder

A9CD18

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N730X · PIPER PA-28R-180/200/201 · operated by SBH ALLIANCE LLC

Hex
A9CD18
Octal
52346430
Decimal
11,128,088
Country
US
Tail
N730X
Type
P28R
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
5
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S A9CD18.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A9CD18 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
N730X - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N730X FCM → FCM Apr 13, 19:50 UTCApr 13, 20:55 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N730X - Apr 13, 18:55 UTCApr 13, 20:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N730X - Apr 13, 17:00 UTCApr 13, 18:00 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N730X - Apr 13, 14:45 UTCApr 13, 16:00 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-13 N730X FCM → FCM Apr 13, 12:40 UTCApr 13, 13:50 UTC1h 10m

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 N730X page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A9CD18 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A9CD18?
A9CD18 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N730X.
Where is Mode-S A9CD18 registered?
Mode-S code A9CD18 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 A9CD18 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 A9CD18, octal 52346430, decimal 11,128,088.
What flights does A9CD18 operate?
Mode-S A9CD18 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N730X.