N287HG

2002 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 2842145

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jul 31, 2028.

Registered owner

Georgia Aviation Authority

Owner type: Government
Address: 71 Airport Rd, Eastman, GA 31023
Fleet: 67 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 2002
Serial number: 2842145
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 Jan 30, 2002)
Mode S code: A2E8B2 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Sep 27, 2007 · last FAA action May 24, 2024

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