N285JA

1997 Piper PA-28-181

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 2843105

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Apr 30, 2030.

Registered owner

Carroll Aviation Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 21177 Quail Ave, Carroll, IA 51401
Fleet: 2 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
Year built: 1997
Serial number: 2843105
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 Oct 2, 1997)
Mode S code: A2E157 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: May 25, 2010 · last FAA action Oct 20, 2023

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