N28381

1979 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7916408

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Mar 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Hanscom Aero Club

Owner type: Government
Address: 20 Schilling Cir Bldg 1305, Hanscom Afb, MA 01731

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1979
Serial number: 28-7916408
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 Apr 9, 1979)
Mode S code: A2DCAA (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Mar 8, 2013 · last FAA action Jul 21, 2023

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