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N550NU V

Nasa Langley Research Center TAROT X-6-1 · Hampton, VA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N550NU is a Nasa Langley Research Center TAROT X-6-1 (serial 001), registered to Nasa Langley Research Center (government) in Hampton, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A700AA. 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
001
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A700AA · 51600252 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 21, 2017
Last FAA activity
Oct 7, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
1

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ICAO24: a700aa
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 06101ZS

Nasa Langley Research Center TAROT X-6-1
Engines: 6
Type: electric
Category: Standard
Engine type: Electric (code 10)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N550NU
Serial Number: 001
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 06101ZS
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51600252
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A700AA
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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 Feb 21, 2017
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Oct 7, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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