N518DF - 2018 Northrop Grumman Systems CORP R03 Aircraft Registration

2018 NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP R03

Aircraft Description

N518DF is a 2018 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp R03, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp in El Segundo, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N518DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67F78 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N518DF was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Grumman Aircraft (later Northrop Grumman) was a major American aircraft manufacturer known for naval fighters in World War II and the Apollo Lunar Module. In general aviation, the Grumman American AA-5 and Tiger series remain popular sport aircraft. AviatorDB tracks 3 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the R03 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N518DF. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2018
Manufacturer
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP
Model
R03
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 27, 2021
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP
Address
1 HORNET WAY
City
EL SEGUNDO
State / Zip Code
California90245-2804
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51477570
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67F78

Additional Details

Registration
N518DF
Serial Number
00001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01276088

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC