| Tail Number / N-Number | N554NU |
| Manufacturer | NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER |
| Model | LA-8-1 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2685702 |
| Aircraft Type | Hybrid Lift |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 0 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 8 engines |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER |
| Street | 6 E TAYLOR ST |
| City | HAMPTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 23681-2130 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Hampton city |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-01-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51607606 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70F86 |