sensors Mode-S transponder

AC51BF

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N893PA · AIRBUS HELICOPTERS EC-130 · operated by RAINIER HELI INTERNATIONAL INC

Hex
AC51BF
Octal
53050677
Decimal
11,293,119
Country
US
Tail
N893PA
Type
EC30
No current signal · last broadcast 1d ago
Flights observed
8
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
1d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC51BF.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC51BF 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
N893PA - 8 2026-04-13

Recent flights last 8

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-13 N893PA - Apr 13, 05:35 UTCApr 13, 05:45 UTC10m
2026-04-13 N893PA LAS → LAS Apr 13, 04:35 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N893PA - Apr 13, 04:05 UTCApr 13, 05:10 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-13 N893PA - Apr 13, 03:10 UTCApr 13, 04:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-04-13 N893PA - Apr 13, 01:55 UTCApr 13, 02:30 UTC35m
2026-04-13 N893PA - Apr 13, 00:20 UTCApr 13, 00:40 UTC20m
2026-04-12 N893PA - Apr 12, 19:30 UTCApr 12, 20:10 UTC40m
2026-04-12 N893PA - Apr 12, 17:50 UTCApr 12, 18:20 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 N893PA page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC51BF frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC51BF?
AC51BF is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N893PA.
Where is Mode-S AC51BF registered?
Mode-S code AC51BF 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 AC51BF 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 AC51BF, octal 53050677, decimal 11,293,119.
What flights does AC51BF operate?
Mode-S AC51BF has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N893PA.