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2003 Piper PA-28-181

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 2843580

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until May 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

Owner type: Corporation
Address: Escuela de Aeronautica 500 Carr Dr John Will Harris, Bayamon, RQ
Also named: School of Aeronautics
Fleet: 3 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
Year built: 2003
Serial number: 2843580
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming O-360 SERIES · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Oct 22, 2003)
Mode S code: A09905 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Dec 4, 2003 · last FAA action Aug 4, 2023

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