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AC9DB8

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N9117J · PIPER PA-46-310/350 · operated by BLUE SKIES MALIBU LLC

Hex
AC9DB8
Octal
53116670
Decimal
11,312,568
Country
US
Tail
N9117J
Type
PA46
No current signal · last broadcast 14d ago
Flights observed
25
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
14d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S AC9DB8.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address AC9DB8 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
N9117J - 25 2026-07-20

Recent flights last 25

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-07-20 N9117J - Jul 20, 18:50 UTCJul 20, 20:05 UTC1h 15m
2026-07-20 N9117J - Jul 20, 17:15 UTCJul 20, 17:55 UTC40m
2026-07-19 N9117J - Jul 19, 21:10 UTCJul 19, 23:10 UTC2h 0m
2026-07-19 N9117J - Jul 19, 18:30 UTCJul 19, 20:35 UTC2h 5m
2026-07-18 N9117J OAK → MYF Jul 18, 18:15 UTCJul 18, 21:05 UTC2h 50m
2026-07-17 N9117J MYF → OAK Jul 17, 16:19 UTCJul 17, 18:40 UTC2h 20m
2026-07-15 N9117J - Jul 15, 21:00 UTCJul 15, 21:10 UTC10m
2026-07-15 N9117J - Jul 15, 20:25 UTCJul 15, 20:50 UTC25m
2026-06-28 N9117J MYF → MYF Jun 28, 21:10 UTCJun 28, 22:10 UTC1h 0m
2026-06-15 N9117J - Jun 15, 17:59 UTCJun 15, 18:10 UTC10m
2026-06-13 N9117J - Jun 13, 21:50 UTCJun 14, 01:15 UTC3h 25m
2026-06-09 N9117J - Jun 9, 18:45 UTCJun 9, 19:55 UTC1h 10m
2026-06-07 N9117J - Jun 7, 16:00 UTCJun 7, 18:25 UTC2h 25m
2026-06-03 N9117J - Jun 3, 18:00 UTCJun 3, 20:45 UTC2h 45m
2026-06-01 N9117J - Jun 1, 22:45 UTCJun 2, 01:30 UTC2h 45m
2026-05-31 N9117J - May 31, 19:45 UTCMay 31, 21:45 UTC2h 0m
2026-05-31 N9117J - May 31, 16:40 UTCMay 31, 18:50 UTC2h 10m
2026-05-29 N9117J - May 29, 23:00 UTCMay 29, 23:55 UTC55m
2026-05-29 N9117J - May 29, 20:35 UTCMay 29, 22:05 UTC1h 30m
2026-05-29 N9117J - May 29, 18:35 UTCMay 29, 19:30 UTC55m
2026-05-25 N9117J - May 25, 15:50 UTCMay 25, 18:10 UTC2h 20m
2026-05-22 N9117J - May 22, 21:25 UTCMay 22, 23:00 UTC1h 35m
2026-05-22 N9117J - May 22, 16:45 UTCMay 22, 20:00 UTC3h 15m
2026-05-19 N9117J MYF → MYF May 19, 22:00 UTCMay 19, 23:05 UTC1h 5m
2026-04-28 N9117J - Apr 28, 23:05 UTCApr 29, 00:20 UTC1h 15m

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 N9117J page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S AC9DB8 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code AC9DB8?
AC9DB8 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N9117J.
Where is Mode-S AC9DB8 registered?
Mode-S code AC9DB8 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 AC9DB8 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 14d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex AC9DB8, octal 53116670, decimal 11,312,568.
What flights does AC9DB8 operate?
Mode-S AC9DB8 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N9117J.