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N685BA

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1987 FAIRCHILD SA227-AC

Fixed wing multi engineBemidji, MNRegistered Aug 4, 2026

N685BA is a 1987 Fairchild SA227-AC (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number AC-685B, registered in Bemidji, MN. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2033; the renewal window opens on Feb 28, 2033. It is powered by a Honeywell TPE331-11U rated at 1000 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal), issued Jun 15, 1987. It is one of 54 SA227-AC aircraft in the FAA registry, 9 of them registered in Minnesota. About 33% of them were built after it.

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Registration expiresAug 31, 2033

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Aug 31, 2033
Registrant type
LLC
Registered owner
RED PINE COMPANY LLC
Location
Bemidji, MN
Local FAA office (FSDO)
Minneapolis FSDO (MSP FSDO) · (612) 253-4400
Certificate issued
Aug 4, 2026
Last FAA action
Aug 4, 2026
Mode S code (hex)
A915E4
Mode S code (octal)
52212744
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
FAIRCHILD
Type certificate (TCDS)
A8SW (Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.)
Year manufactured
1987
Serial number
AC-685B
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Engine
HONEYWELL TPE331-11U (1000 hp)
Engines / seats
2 / 12
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Airworthiness
Standard since Jun 15, 1987
Approved operations
Normal

Public airports near Bemidji

AirportIDDistanceTowerFuel
Bemidji Regional
Bemidji, MN
KBJI3 miNon-towered100LL, A
Bagley Municipal
Bagley, MN
7Y423 miNon-towered-
Walker Municipal
Walker, MN
Y4925 miNon-towered100LL

Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.

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