N1478X

1975 Piper PA-28-140

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7525292

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Feb 28, 2033.

Registered owner

Mello Edward R JR

Owner type: Partnership
Address: Po Box 1566, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
Also named: Watkins Debra K

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
Year built: 1975
Serial number: 28-7525292
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming 0-320 SERIES · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Jun 25, 1975)
Mode S code: A0C037 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Feb 12, 2026 · last FAA action Feb 12, 2026

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