N1863J

1968 Piper PA-28-140

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-24302

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until May 31, 2027.

Registered owner

Gross Peter J

Owner type: Partnership
Address: 2021 Emery St, East Troy, WI 53120
Also named: Gross Paul J

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
Year built: 1968
Serial number: 28-24302
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 Feb 27, 1968)
Mode S code: A159C0 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: May 1, 1996 · last FAA action Jan 22, 2023

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