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N561NU V

Freefly Systems ALTA 8 PRO

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N561NU is a Freefly Systems ALTA 8 PRO (serial ECN2688615), registered to Nasa Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. It is one of 8 Freefly Systems ALTA 8 PRO aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Nasa Langley Research Center
Based in
Hampton, VA
Serial number
ECN2688615
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A72BE0 · 51625740 octal
Certificate issued
May 20, 2022
Last FAA activity
Aug 4, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 061015Y

Freefly Systems ALTA 8 PRO
Engines: 8
Type: electric
Category: Standard
Engine type: Electric (code 10)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N561NU
Serial Number: ECN2688615
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 061015Y
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51625740
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A72BE0
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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 May 20, 2022
Expiration May 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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