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N116TL

Built 1956 · registered US

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N116TL — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada DHC-3Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada DHC-3
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
900 nm
Cruise speed
124 kt
Max speed
141 kt
Service ceiling
20,500 ft
Takeoff distance
590 m
Landing distance
370 m
Weights
MTOW
3,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
990 L
Dimensions
Length
12.9 m
Wingspan
17.8 m
Height
3.9 m
Capacity
Seats
12
Max passengers
12

Flight activity

(151 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
7
Last 90 days
114
Last seen
6 Nov 2026
Tracked since
9 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: PALH → PALH (72) · PATK → PATK (1)

  • … → PATK6 Nov 2026 · 0h 07m
  • PATK → PATK6 Nov 2026 · 0h 21m
  • … → PATK29 Oct 2026 · 0h 30m
  • PALH → PALH16 Oct 2026 · 2h 23m
  • … → PALH14 Oct 2026 · 1h 17m
  • PALH → PALH14 Oct 2026 · 1h 18m
  • PALH → PALH9 Oct 2026 · 1h 32m
  • PALH → PALH9 Oct 2026 · 1h 02m
  • PALH → PALH9 Oct 2026 · 2h 06m
  • PALH → PALH8 Oct 2026 · 1h 29m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
175DE Havilland Canada DHC-3 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 82% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N116TLUSACTIVE
    TORDRILLO MOUNTAIN AVIATION LLC
    2021 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N116TL — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N116TL?

N116TL is a DE Havilland Canada DHC-3, built in 1956. Sprinkle's record for N116TL covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N116TL currently active?

Registry records list N116TL's status as Active, registered in United States — a DE Havilland Canada DHC-3.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N116TL?

N116TL carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 174, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada DHC-3 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N116TL?

N116TL's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A04431 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada DHC-3 broadcasts.