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N971BN V

General Atomics Aero Systems USH97000-1

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N971BN is a General Atomics Aero Systems USH97000-1 (serial GA-14-1001), registered to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc in Poway, CA. It is one of 5 General Atomics Aero Systems USH97000-1 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
Based in
Poway, CA
Serial number
GA-14-1001
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AD8782 · 53303602 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 21, 2025
Last FAA activity
Apr 28, 2026
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2032
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 06102K8

General Atomics Aero Systems USH97000-1
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N971BN
Serial Number: GA-14-1001
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 06102K8
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: —
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53303602
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD8782
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Registrant

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
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14200 Kirkham Way
Poway, CA, 920647103
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 21, 2025
Expiration Jul 31, 2032
Last Activity Apr 28, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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