N857SD is a 1963 Bell UH-1H (rotorcraft) with serial number 63-08857, registered in Anchorage, AK. It is powered by a Lycoming T-55 SER TS rated at 2650 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the restricted class (agriculture and pest control, forest, aerial surveying, patrolling), issued Feb 29, 2024. It is one of 289 UH-1H aircraft in the FAA registry, 5 of them registered in Alaska. About 95% of them were built after it.
FAA status: Registration pending. There is no expiration date on this record.
Registration
- FAA status
- Registration pending
- Registrant type
- Individual
- Registered owner
- Individual owner, name not shown
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Anchorage FSDO (ANC FSDO) · (907) 280-6800 or (800) 294-5116
- Last FAA action
- Mar 9, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- ABC2ED
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52741355
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BELL
- Model
- UH-1H
- Year manufactured
- 1963
- Serial number
- 63-08857
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine type
- Turbo-shaft
- Engine
- LYCOMING T-55 SER TS (2650 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 15
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Restricted since Feb 29, 2024
- Approved operations
- Agriculture and pest control, Forest, Aerial surveying, Patrolling
Public airports near Anchorage
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Anchorage, AK | A13 | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
| D&C Fire Lake Flying Club Eagle River, AK | D72 | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Girdwood Girdwood, AK | AQY | 15 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.