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N3021C

1978 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7916137

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jul 31, 2027.

Registered owner

United States Air Force Owner

Owner type: Government
Address: 7 Robbins St Bldg 1722, Hanscom Afb, MA 01731
Also named: Hanscom Afb Aero Club Operator
Fleet: 46 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1978
Serial number: 28-7916137
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 Oct 30, 1978)
Mode S code: A3293E (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jul 23, 2020 · last FAA action Mar 4, 2023

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