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N38FT V

Northrop/thornton T-38A · 1961

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6458005

Northrop/thornton T-38A
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 30162

Manufacturer: Ge
Model: J85-5H
Type: Turbo-jet
Thrust: 3,850 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N38FT
Serial Number: 5228
Year Manufactured: 1961
ACFTREF Code: 6458005
Engine Code: 30162
Status: V (V)
Certification: 415
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51054600
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A45980
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Registrant

Boeing Co
Attn Mike Manning M/C 17-95
1901 Oakesdale Ave Sw
Renton, WA, 980572623
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 22, 2000
Airworthiness Jun 12, 2025
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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Thornton Aircraft Company Llc
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1963