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N480FT

Built 1970 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Bell OH-58(B06)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
320 nm
Cruise speed
118 kt
Max speed
130 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
1,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
345 L
Dimensions
Length
10.1 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.1 m
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
5

Flight activity

(4 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
0
Last seen
7 Jul 2026
Tracked since
17 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight17 Jun 2026 · 0h 13m

Showing the 1 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?
379Bell OH-58 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N480FTUSACTIVE
    DILLON FLIGHT TEST INC
    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

N480FT — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N480FT?

N480FT is a Bell OH-58, built in 1970. Sprinkle's record for N480FT covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N480FT currently active?

Registry records list N480FT's status as Active, registered in United States — a Bell OH-58.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N480FT?

N480FT carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 70-15464, the serial assigned to this Bell OH-58 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N480FT?

N480FT's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A5E928 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Bell OH-58 broadcasts.