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N987DJ V

Johns Hopkins Univ Applied Phy DRAGONFLY · 2020

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 061016U

Johns Hopkins Univ Applied Phy DRAGONFLY
Engines: 8
Type: electric
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 83357

Manufacturer: Kde
Model: 8218XF
Type: Electric
Horsepower: 120 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N987DJ
Serial Number: 0010
Year Manufactured: 2020
ACFTREF Code: 061016U
Engine Code: 83357
Status: V (V)
Certification: 49A
Type Aircraft: Rotorcraft (6)
Type Engine: Electric (10)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53342571
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC579
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Registrant

Johns Hopkins Univ Applied Physics Laboratory Llc
11100 Johns Hopkins Rd
Bldg 17-N238
Laurel, MD, 207236005
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 22, 2020
Airworthiness Nov 5, 2025
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 30, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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