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N56RF

Built 1982 · registered US

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N56RF — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada 6Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada 6(DHC6)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
920 nm
Cruise speed
169 kt
Max speed
181 kt
Service ceiling
26,000 ft
Takeoff distance
460 m
Landing distance
590 m
Weights
MTOW
5,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
1,200 L
Dimensions
Length
15.7 m
Wingspan
19.8 m
Height
5.9 m
Capacity
Seats
20
Max passengers
20

Flight activity

(15 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
9
Last seen
29 Sept 2026
Tracked since
12 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: KGAI → KGAI (4) · KSAV → KFLL (1) · KSAV → KSAV (1)

  • KGAI → KGAI25 Sept 2026 · 1h 40m
  • KGAI → KGAI24 Sept 2026 · 1h 52m
  • KGAI → KGAI24 Sept 2026 · 2h 02m
  • … → KSAV12 Jul 2026 · 2h 32m
  • … → KFLL11 Jul 2026 · 3h 49m

Showing the 5 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?
382DE Havilland Canada 6 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 90% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N56RFUSACTIVE
    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
    2007 – 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

N56RF — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N56RF?

N56RF is a DE Havilland Canada 6, built in 1982. Sprinkle's record for N56RF covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N56RF currently active?

Registry records list N56RF's status as Active, registered in United States — a DE Havilland Canada 6.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N56RF?

N56RF carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 788, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada 6 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N56RF?

N56RF's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A7260E — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada 6 broadcasts.