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N516NU V

3d Robotics Y-6 · Hampton, VA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N516NU is a 3d Robotics Y-6 (serial Y-6-1), registered to Nasa Langley Research Center (government) in Hampton, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A678F8. Nasa Langley Research Center holds 53 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Nasa Langley Research Center
Owner type
Government
Based in
Hampton, VA
Serial number
Y-6-1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A678F8 · 51474370 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 2, 2015
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 06101D9

3d Robotics Y-6
Engines: 6
Type: electric
Category: Standard
Engine type: Electric (code 10)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N516NU
Serial Number: Y-6-1
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 06101D9
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51474370
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A678F8
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Registrant

Nasa Langley Research Center
Government
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6 E Taylor St
Hampton, VA, 236812130
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 2, 2015
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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