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N3HU

1953 GRUMMAN HU 16A · Valid

Aircraft

Make: GRUMMAN
Model: HU 16A
Year manufactured: 1953
Serial number: 131906
Type: Fixed wing multi engine · 8 seats · 2 engines
Weight class: 20,000+ lbs
Cruise speed: 187 kt

Engine

Manufacturer: WRIGHT
Model: R-1820 SER
Type: Reciprocating
Horsepower: 1,475

Registration

Registrant

Name: Tuthill James G
Type: Individual
Location: BURR RIDGE, IL
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Certificate

Status: Valid
Issued: 2017-07-26
Airworthiness: 2018-08-28
Expires: 2027-07-31
Last action: 2025-06-04
Fractional ownership: No

ADS-B / Mode S

Mode S hex (ICAO 24-bit): A31B62
Mode S octal: 50615542

Every transponder-equipped aircraft broadcasts its Mode S hex code on 1090 MHz. ADS-B receivers like FlightAware and FlightRadar24 use this ICAO code to identify the aircraft.

Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database (public domain). Last action on this record: 2025-06-04.