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N338TC V

Northrop/thornton T-38A · Van Nuys, CA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N338TC is a Northrop/thornton T-38A (serial 5301), registered to Thornton Aircraft Company LLC (LLC) in Van Nuys, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A3B533. It is one of 3 Northrop/thornton T-38A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Thornton Aircraft Company LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Van Nuys, CA
Serial number
5301
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A3B533 · 50732463 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 29, 2016
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6458005

Northrop/thornton T-38A
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Turbo-jet (code 4)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N338TC
Serial Number: 5301
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 6458005
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50732463
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A3B533
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Registrant

Thornton Aircraft Company LLC
LLC
7520 Hayvenhurst Ave
Van Nuys, CA, 914062844
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 29, 2016
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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