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Northrop Grumman Corp YRQ-4A GLOBAL HAWK

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N872NA is a Northrop Grumman Corp YRQ-4A GLOBAL HAWK (serial 00-2006), registered to Nasa Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA. It is one of 2 Northrop Grumman Corp YRQ-4A GLOBAL HAWK aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Nasa Neil A Armstrong Flight Research Center
Based in
Edwards, CA
Serial number
00-2006
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABFEF1 · 52777361 octal
Certificate issued
May 30, 2014
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2027
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 061003J

Northrop Grumman Corp YRQ-4A GLOBAL HAWK
Engines: 1
Type: jet
Category: Standard
Engine type: Turbo-fan (code 5)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N872NA
Serial Number: 00-2006
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 061003J
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52777361
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABFEF1
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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 May 30, 2014
Expiration May 31, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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