N2946Q

Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7716129

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Nov 30, 2032.

Registered owner

Hess Kenneth J

Owner type: Individual
Location: Kearneysville, WV

Registered to an individual. The FAA lists people last name first. We show the city and state only; the full mailing address is in the FAA's own record.

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: —
Serial number: 28-7716129
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Mar 24, 1977)
Mode S code: A3078F (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Nov 10, 2025 · last FAA action Nov 10, 2025

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Where is it now?

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