Aircraft Description
Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
GENERAL BALLOON CORP
Model
NEWPORT
Type Aircraft
Balloon
ICAO Type Code
Q1MQ-1 Predator
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 3, 2016
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 2023
Registered Owner
Name
BECHTOLD LARRY E
Address
22240 NISQUALLY RD
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California92308-6515
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
—
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
50435365
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23AF5
Additional Details
Registration
N2428Z
Serial Number
8101
Number of Engines
—
Number of Seats
—
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00322582
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-03-15 01:32:20 UTC