N2897A

1979 Piper PA-28-236

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7911230

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until May 31, 2030.

Registered owner

Smiles Per Gallon LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 14846 Orchard Cir, Omaha, NE 68137

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-236
Year built: 1979
Serial number: 28-7911230
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming 0-540 SERIES · 250 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Jun 18, 1979)
Mode S code: A2F2B8 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: May 20, 2023 · last FAA action May 20, 2023

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