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N243AC

Built 1967 · registered US

24 registered

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Representative photo of a Sikorsky S-64Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane
This aircraft is a
Sikorsky S-64(S64)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
210 nm
Cruise speed
91 kt
Max speed
108 kt
Service ceiling
13,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
21,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
3,330 L
Dimensions
Length
21.4 m
Wingspan
—
Height
5.6 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2

Flight activity

(40 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
2
Last 90 days
22
Last seen
3 Nov 2026
Tracked since
18 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 1h 33m
  • Tracked flight9 Oct 2026 · 0h 21m
  • Tracked flight22 Sept 2026 · 2h 04m
  • Tracked flight21 Sept 2026 · 2h 01m
  • Tracked flight21 Sept 2026 · 2h 15m
  • Tracked flight21 Sept 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight20 Sept 2026 · 0h 59m
  • Tracked flight5 Sept 2026 · 0h 19m
  • Tracked flight3 Sept 2026 · 3h 18m
  • Tracked flight26 Aug 2026 · 4h 47m

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?
24Sikorsky S-64 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 52% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N243ACUSACTIVE
    HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC
    2024 – 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

N243AC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N243AC?

N243AC is a Sikorsky S-64, built in 1967. Sprinkle's record for N243AC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N243AC currently active?

Registry records list N243AC's status as Active, registered in United States — a Sikorsky S-64.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N243AC?

N243AC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 64022, the serial assigned to this Sikorsky S-64 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N243AC?

N243AC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A23B27 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Sikorsky S-64 broadcasts.