Re: Aircraft ID?

[Gord Beaman]

David Stiles > wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>I've taken a picture of a Bell JetRanger:
>
>http://justsomeaircraftpics.4t.com/
>
>
>I was curious to identify the owner. I wrote FAA and provided a picture but
>they were unable to identify it. They said:
>
>"I researched all the aircraft that ever carried N73A and it appears that
>N73A was never assigned to a Bell Helicoter. If you are able provide a
>serial number, I may be able to assist you further.
>
>In answer to your second question: yes, all civilian aircraft must display a
>registration number, whether it be a United States registration number
>(which begins with "N") or a foreign registration mark (which may be a
>combination of letters or numbers, depending on that country's registration
>system.)"
>
>Should there be an "N" in front of the "73A"? Could there be a small "N"
>number on top of the "73A"? I'm baffled (my normal state of affairs) :-).
>What's the best way to identify ownership of this beast?
>
>
>
That number doesn't look symmetrical, looks like it might have
been added (poorly) to the picture.
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-Gord.
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[Gord Beaman]

David Stiles > wrote:

>Gord Beaman wrote:
>
>>>
>> That number doesn't look symmetrical, looks like it might have
>> been added (poorly) to the picture.
>
>
>I agree - it does look that way -- like a kid with a crayon scribbled on the
>side of the JetRanger.
>
>I personally snapped this pic and can assure you that the picture was not
>modified with the exception of contrast enhancement. This picture is a
>faithful reproduction.
>
>
Ok...no skin off me in any case, just my observation is
all...cheers...
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-Gord.
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