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N859TA V

Lockheed Martin F-16A · 1978

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N859TA is a 1978 Lockheed Martin F-16A (serial 78-0315), registered to Top Aces Corp in Mesa, AZ. It is one of 15 Lockheed Martin F-16A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Top Aces Corp
Based in
Mesa, AZ
Serial number
78-0315
Year built
1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class
45
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABCA71 · 52745161 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 5, 2022
Airworthiness date
Aug 27, 2025
Last FAA activity
Jul 28, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
4

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ICAO24: abca71
Last known — 2 months ago FLANKER2
Observed 2026-07-09 13:51:50 MST
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Ground speed
210 kt
Altitude (baro)
13,300 ft
Track
22.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 29.57636, Lng -84.60194
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5260429

Lockheed Martin F-16A
Engines: 1
Type: jet
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52378

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: F100-PW200
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 23,770 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N859TA
Serial Number: 78-0315
Year Manufactured: 1978
ACFTREF Code: 5260429
Engine Code: 52378
Status: V (V)
Certification: 45
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52745161
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABCA71

Registrant

Top Aces Corp
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7852 East Velocity Way
Mesa, AZ, 85212
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 5, 2022
Airworthiness Aug 27, 2025
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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