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N217AX V

Aero Vodochody L-39ZA · 1983 · Newport News, VA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N217AX is a 1983 Aero Vodochody L-39ZA (serial 332632), registered to Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC (LLC) in Newport News, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2017 (9 years ago). It carries a Ivchenko AI-25TL engine rated at 3,792 lbf, the engine on 43% of registered Aero Vodochody L-39ZAs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A1D399. It is one of 25 Aero Vodochody L-39ZA aircraft on the FAA registry. Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC holds 26 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Newport News, VA
Serial number
332632
Year built
1983 · 43 yrs old
Airworthiness class
41
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1D399 · 50351631 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 24, 2012
Airworthiness date
Aug 25, 2017
Last FAA activity
Jun 16, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2028
FAA region
1

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ivchenko AI-25TL
Engine type
Turbo-fan
Rated thrust
3,792 lbf
FAA engine code
34703

9 of the 21 registered Aero Vodochody L-39ZA carry this engine (43%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a1d399
Last known — 1 week ago N217AX
Observed 2026-09-24 10:22:09 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
203 kt
Altitude (baro)
10,425 ft
Track
13.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 34.40443, Lng -116.09024
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 05610PE

Aero Vodochody L-39ZA
Engines: 1
Type: jet
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 34703

Manufacturer: Ivchenko
Model: AI-25TL
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 3,792 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N217AX
Serial Number: 332632
Year Manufactured: 1983
ACFTREF Code: 05610PE
Engine Code: 34703
Status: V (V)
Certification: 41
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50351631
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1D399

Registrant

Airborne Tactical Advantage Co LLC
LLC
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1001 Providence Blvd
Newport News, VA, 236028701
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 24, 2012
Airworthiness Aug 25, 2017
Expiration Oct 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 16, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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