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N656TA V

Northrop F-5E · Reno, NV

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N656TA is a Northrop F-5E (serial 78-0797), registered to Tactical Air Support Inc (corporation) in Reno, NV. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A8A4AE. It is one of 25 Northrop F-5E aircraft on the FAA registry. Tactical Air Support Inc holds 16 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Tactical Air Support Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Reno, NV
Serial number
78-0797
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A8A4AE · 52122256 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 3, 2017
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 645035E

Northrop F-5E
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 1
Category: Standard
Engine type: Turbo-jet (code 4)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N656TA
Serial Number: 78-0797
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 645035E
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52122256
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8A4AE

Registrant

Tactical Air Support Inc
Corporation
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14505 Mount Anderson St
Reno, NV, 895061244
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 3, 2017
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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