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AC498D

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N891FE · CESSNA 208 Caravan · operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION

Hex
AC498D
Octal
53044615
Decimal
11,291,021
Country
US
Tail
N891FE
Type
C208
No current signal · last broadcast 3h ago
Flights observed
11
Distinct callsigns
3
Country
US
Last broadcast
3h ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC498D.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC498D 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 3 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
PCM8688 - 5 2026-04-17
PCM7688 - 4 2026-04-17
PCM8694 - 2 2026-04-18

Recent flights last 11

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-18 PCM8694 ONT → SBP Apr 18, 15:05 UTCApr 18, 16:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-18 PCM8694 ONT → SBP Apr 18, 14:38 UTCApr 18, 15:57 UTC1h 19m
2026-04-17 PCM7688 - Apr 17, 23:50 UTCApr 18, 01:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-17 PCM8688 - Apr 17, 13:20 UTCApr 17, 14:10 UTC50m
2026-04-17 PCM8688 - Apr 17, 13:00 UTCApr 17, 13:15 UTC15m
2026-04-16 PCM7688 SBP → ONT Apr 16, 23:55 UTCApr 17, 01:10 UTC1h 15m
2026-04-16 PCM8688 - Apr 16, 13:15 UTCApr 16, 14:10 UTC55m
2026-04-15 PCM7688 SBP → ONT Apr 15, 23:50 UTCApr 16, 01:00 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-15 PCM8688 - Apr 15, 13:30 UTCApr 15, 14:40 UTC1h 10m
2026-04-14 PCM7688 - Apr 14, 23:50 UTCApr 15, 00:50 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-14 PCM8688 ONT → SBP Apr 14, 13:05 UTCApr 14, 14:15 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 N891FE page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC498D frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC498D?
AC498D is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N891FE.
Where is Mode-S AC498D registered?
Mode-S code AC498D 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 AC498D broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 3h ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC498D, octal 53044615, decimal 11,291,021.
What flights does AC498D operate?
Mode-S AC498D has broadcast 3 distinct callsigns, including PCM8688, PCM7688, PCM8694.