N550TA is a 1975 Northrop F-5E (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number 75-0497, registered in Reno, NV. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2027; the renewal window opens on Feb 28, 2027. It is powered by a Ge J85-21C with 3600 lb of thrust. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (exhibition), issued Feb 18, 2025. It is one of 26 F-5E aircraft in the FAA registry, 19 of them registered in Nevada.
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2027
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT INC
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Reno FSDO (RNO FSDO) · (775) 858-7700
- Certificate issued
- Aug 3, 2017
- Last FAA action
- Mar 10, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A70115
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51600425
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- NORTHROP
- Model
- F-5E
- Year manufactured
- 1975
- Serial number
- 75-0497
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type
- Turbo-jet
- Engine
- GE J85-21C (3600 lb thrust)
- Engines / seats
- 2 / 1
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Feb 18, 2025
- Approved operations
- Exhibition
Public airports near Reno
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno/Tahoe International Reno, NV | KRNO | 6 mi | Towered | 100LL, A1+ |
| Reno/Stead Reno, NV | KRTS | 8 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Truckee-Tahoe Truckee, CA | KTRK | 22 mi | Towered | 100LL, A, A+ |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.