Aircraft Description
Model Year
1963
Manufacturer
NORTHROP/THORNTON
Model
T-38A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
T38T-38 Talon
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 13, 2024
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 21, 2013
Registered Owner
Name
NATIONAL TEST PILOT SCHOOL
Address
1030 FLIGHT LINE BLDG 72
City
MOJAVE
State / Zip Code
California93501-1679
Country
United States
Powerplant & Avionics
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
J85-5H
Thrust
3850 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52056440
Mode S Code (Hex)
A85D20
Additional Details
Registration
N638TC
Serial Number
5518
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00742086
Last Known Position
Date
May 29, 2025 (UTC 17:19:22)
Airport
—
Latitude
35.059399
Longitude
-118.152
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-03-15 01:32:20 UTC