# N68FK: 1973 Northrop F-5E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Northrop F-5E](https://openairdocs.org/model/northrop-f-5e) (registry code 645035E, 1 seats)
- Engine: [GE J85-21C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-j85-21c) (registry code 30242)
- Serial number: 73-00929
- Year built: 1973
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: February 12, 2026
- Certificate issued: September 23, 2025
- Expires: September 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A90165
- Registered owner: [Comanche Maverick Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20MAVERICK%20AIR%20LLC)
- Location: [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 29.7536° N, 95.6420° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77077, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=68FK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68FK

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Northrop F-5E)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (GE J85-21C)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N68FK.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N68FK.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Northrop F-5E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/northrop-f-5e/aircraft.md
- The GE J85-21C engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-j85-21c.md

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