68-8173
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Flight activity
(2 tracking legs recorded)- Last 30 days
- 2
- Last 90 days
- 2
- Last seen
- 18 Oct 2026
- Tracked since
- 17 Oct 2026
Frequent routes: KDLH → KDSM (1) · KDSM → KDLH (1)
- KDLH → KDSM18 Oct 2026 · 4h 40m
- KDSM → KDLH17 Oct 2026 · 1h 09m
From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.
Common. More common than 92% of the aircraft models we track.
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Registration history
(1)- 68-8173USACTIVEUnited States Air Force—
Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal
What aircraft model is 68-8173?
68-8173 is a Northrop T-38. Sprinkle's record for 68-8173 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.
Is 68-8173 currently active?
Registry records list 68-8173's status as Active, registered in United States — a Northrop T-38.
What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of 68-8173?
68-8173 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) T6178, the serial assigned to this Northrop T-38 airframe when it was built.
What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for 68-8173?
68-8173's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AE0036 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Northrop T-38 broadcasts.