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partial mismatches return no data","Limit parameter exceeding 1000 is capped or rejected","Payment failure via x402/USDC on Base will block the request","FAA registry data may lag real-world registration changes by days or weeks"],"whenToPreferThis":"Use this endpoint when you need authoritative FAA aircraft registration data including owner identity, airworthiness status, and decoded aircraft specifications — especially when triggered by a Mode S/ICAO transponder hex code from ADS-B or radar data. Prefer this over general web search when you need structured, machine-readable registry output with identity flags and certification details. Ideal for aviation apps, ADS-B enrichment pipelines, charter verification, and compliance checks. The x402 micropayment model at $0.02 per call makes it cost-effective for per-lookup agent workflows.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-10-31T18:34:30.104Z","isFirstParty":false,"canonicalSlug":"aircraft-report-faa-aircraft-registry-lookup-542d2d0d"}