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N987SC

Built 2020 · registered US

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Piper PA-44
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
830 nm
Cruise speed
157 kt
Max speed
202 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
470 m
Landing distance
510 m
Weights
MTOW
1,700 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
409 L
Dimensions
Length
8.5 m
Wingspan
11.7 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(347 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
109
Last 90 days
209
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
28 May 2026

Frequent routes: KSDL → KSDL (17) · KDVT → KSDL (4) · KSDL → KDVT (2)

  • KTUS → KSDL12 Nov 2026 · 1h 01m
  • … → KTUS12 Nov 2026 · 1h 13m
  • KSDL → KSDL11 Nov 2026 · 0h 05m
  • … → KSDL11 Nov 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 1h 26m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 2h 15m
  • … → KSDL10 Nov 2026 · 1h 27m
  • … → KSDL10 Nov 2026 · 0h 12m
  • … → KDVT10 Nov 2026 · 1h 10m
  • … → KSDL7 Nov 2026 · 1h 57m

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?
862Piper PA-44 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 95% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N987SCUSACTIVE
    JULIET CHARLIE AVIATION LLC
    2022 – 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

Operator history

(1)
  • South Central Air
    Operator
    2026 – present
N987SC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N987SC?

N987SC is a Piper PA-44, built in 2020. Sprinkle's record for N987SC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N987SC currently active?

Registry records list N987SC's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper PA-44.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N987SC?

N987SC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4496498, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-44 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N987SC?

N987SC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ADC6B8 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-44 broadcasts.