sensors Mode-S transponder

A9DD71

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N73481 · CESSNA 172 Skyhawk · operated by N73481 LLC

Hex
A9DD71
Octal
52356561
Decimal
11,132,273
Country
US
Tail
N73481
Type
C172
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 A9DD71.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address A9DD71 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
N73481 - 5 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 5

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N73481 - Apr 13, 16:15 UTCApr 13, 16:50 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N73481 - Apr 13, 15:50 UTCApr 13, 16:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N73481 - Apr 13, 15:30 UTCApr 13, 16:15 UTC45m
2026-04-13 N73481 - Apr 13, 13:40 UTCApr 13, 14:35 UTC55m
2026-04-12 N73481 - Apr 12, 19:45 UTCApr 12, 20:15 UTC30m

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 N73481 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S A9DD71 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code A9DD71?
A9DD71 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N73481.
Where is Mode-S A9DD71 registered?
Mode-S code A9DD71 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 A9DD71 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 A9DD71, octal 52356561, decimal 11,132,273.
What flights does A9DD71 operate?
Mode-S A9DD71 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N73481.