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Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3023711

Mcdonnell Douglas FA-18A
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 2
Category: Standard
Engine type: Turbo-jet (code 4)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N853NA
Serial Number: 161744
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 3023711
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): 52731652
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB3AA
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Registrant

Nasa Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center
Attn: James E Coleman Iii
Po Box 273 M/S 1732
Edwards, CA, 935230273
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 23, 2001
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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