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N685TC V

Northrop F-5A · 1968 · Alpine, WY

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N685TC is a 1968 Northrop F-5A (serial 1009), registered to Magnus Caro LLC (LLC) in Alpine, WY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2008 (18 years ago). It carries 2 Ge J85 SER engines rated at 2,950 lbf each (5,900 lbf total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A91776. It is one of 2 Northrop F-5A aircraft on the FAA registry. Magnus Caro LLC holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Magnus Caro LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Alpine, WY
Serial number
1009
Year built
1968 · 58 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A91776 · 52213566 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 23, 2025
Airworthiness date
Jul 2, 2008
Last FAA activity
Feb 23, 2025
Registration expires
Feb 29, 2032
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ge J85 SER
Engine type
Turbo-jet
Rated thrust
2,950 lbf × 2 (5,900 lbf total)
FAA engine code
30199

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 645035A

Northrop F-5A
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 30199

Manufacturer: Ge
Model: J85 SER
Type: Turbo-jet
Thrust: 2,950 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N685TC
Serial Number: 1009
Year Manufactured: 1968
ACFTREF Code: 645035A
Engine Code: 30199
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52213566
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A91776
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Registrant

Magnus Caro LLC
LLC
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102 Us Highway 89 Unit 3825
Alpine, WY, 831281035
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 23, 2025
Airworthiness Jul 2, 2008
Expiration Feb 29, 2032
Last Activity Feb 23, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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