sensors Mode-S transponder

AC42AC

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N88972 · NORTH AMERICAN B-25 Mitchell · operated by PLANE FUN INC TR TRUSTEE

Hex
AC42AC
Octal
53041254
Decimal
11,289,260
Country
US
Tail
N88972
Type
B25
No current signal · last broadcast 12h ago
Flights observed
12
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
12h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC42AC.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC42AC 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
B25 - 12 2026-07-13

Recent flights last 12

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-13 B25 - Jul 13, 22:30 UTCJul 13, 23:55 UTC1h 25m
2026-05-21 B25 - May 21, 19:50 UTCMay 21, 21:45 UTC1h 55m
2026-05-21 B25 - May 21, 18:20 UTCMay 21, 18:50 UTC30m
2026-05-21 B25 - May 21, 16:50 UTCMay 21, 17:00 UTC10m
2026-05-20 B25 - May 20, 22:00 UTCMay 20, 22:20 UTC20m
2026-05-20 B25 - May 20, 17:45 UTCMay 20, 18:25 UTC40m
2026-05-19 B25 - May 19, 19:15 UTCMay 19, 19:30 UTC15m
2026-05-19 B25 - May 19, 16:25 UTCMay 19, 17:15 UTC50m
2026-05-18 B25 - May 18, 20:15 UTCMay 18, 21:10 UTC55m
2026-05-18 B25 - May 18, 18:25 UTCMay 18, 18:40 UTC14m
2026-05-18 B25 - May 18, 15:10 UTCMay 18, 16:05 UTC55m
2026-05-18 B25 - May 18, 13:05 UTCMay 18, 13:40 UTC35m

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 N88972 page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC42AC frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC42AC?
AC42AC is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N88972.
Where is Mode-S AC42AC registered?
Mode-S code AC42AC 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 AC42AC broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 12h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC42AC, octal 53041254, decimal 11,289,260.
What flights does AC42AC operate?
Mode-S AC42AC has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including B25.