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N870NA V

General Atomics Aero Systems MQ9PREDATORBUHK97000

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N870NA is a General Atomics Aero Systems MQ9PREDATORBUHK97000 (serial 04870), registered to Nasa Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA.

Registered owner
Nasa Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center
Based in
Edwards, CA
Serial number
04870
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABF783 · 52773603 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 27, 2008
Last FAA activity
Aug 18, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2029
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0610011

General Atomics Aero Systems MQ9PREDATORBUHK97000
Engines: 1
Type: turboprop
Category: Standard
Engine type: Turbo-prop (code 2)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N870NA
Serial Number: 04870
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 0610011
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-prop (2)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52773603
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABF783
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Registrant

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

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 27, 2008
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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