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N709TA V

Northrop F 5F · 1975 · Reno, NV

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N709TA is a 1975 Northrop F 5F (serial 75-0721), registered to Tactical Air Support Inc (corporation) in Reno, NV. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2026. It carries 2 Ge J85-21C engines rated at 3,600 lbf each (7,200 lbf total), the engine on 50% of registered Northrop F 5Fs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A977A7. It is one of 9 Northrop F 5F 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
75-0721
Year built
1975 · 51 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A977A7 · 52273647 octal
Certificate issued
May 11, 2026
Airworthiness date
Jun 10, 2026
Last FAA activity
May 11, 2026
Registration expires
May 31, 2033
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Ge J85-21C
Engine type
Turbo-jet
Rated thrust
3,600 lbf × 2 (7,200 lbf total)
FAA engine code
30242

2 of the 4 registered Northrop F 5F carry this engine (50%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a977a7
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 645035F

Northrop F 5F
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 30242

Manufacturer: Ge
Model: J85-21C
Type: Turbo-jet
Thrust: 3,600 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N709TA
Serial Number: 75-0721
Year Manufactured: 1975
ACFTREF Code: 645035F
Engine Code: 30242
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): 52273647
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A977A7

Registrant

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

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 11, 2026
Airworthiness Jun 10, 2026
Expiration May 31, 2033
Last Activity May 11, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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