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N558NU V

Freefly Systems ALTA X

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N558NU is a Freefly Systems ALTA X (serial 1792C0000000008B2), registered to Nasa Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. It is one of 29 Freefly Systems ALTA X aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Nasa Langley Research Center
Based in
Hampton, VA
Serial number
1792C0000000008B2
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A71E62 · 51617142 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 5, 2021
Last FAA activity
Jan 23, 2026
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 061017A

Freefly Systems ALTA X
Engines: 4
Type: electric
Category: Standard
Engine type: Electric (code 10)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N558NU
Serial Number: 1792C0000000008B2
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 061017A
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51617142
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A71E62
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Registrant

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

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 5, 2021
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity Jan 23, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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