N2228Z

1979 Piper PA-28-181

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7990408

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jun 30, 2029.

Registered owner

Thunderbird Aircraft Co

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 1600 W 82nd St Ste 100, Bloomington, MN 55431
Fleet: 4 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
Year built: 1979
Serial number: 28-7990408
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming O&VO-360 SER · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Mar 30, 1979)
Mode S code: A1EBF7 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jan 30, 1984 · last FAA action Aug 11, 2023

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