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N888AC

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Representative photo of a Grumman HU-16Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Grumman HU-16 Albatross
This aircraft is a
Grumman HU-16(U16)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
450 nm
Cruise speed
195 kt
Max speed
205 kt
Service ceiling
22,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
13,900 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
—
Dimensions
Length
19.3 m
Wingspan
29.4 m
Height
7.8 m
Capacity
Seats
28
Max passengers
28
How common is this aircraft?
33Grumman HU-16 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 57% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N888ACUSACTIVE
    Unknown owner
    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

N888AC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N888AC?

N888AC is a Grumman HU-16. Sprinkle's record for N888AC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N888AC currently active?

Registry records list N888AC's status as Active, registered in United States — a Grumman HU-16.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N888AC?

N888AC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 137926, the serial assigned to this Grumman HU-16 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N888AC?

N888AC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC3B90 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Grumman HU-16 broadcasts.