N3873T

1967 Piper PA-28R-180

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28R-30197

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Dec 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Derby City Aviation LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 351 Hawthorne Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32962
Fleet: 4 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28R-180
Year built: 1967
Serial number: 28R-30197
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming I0360 SER · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Nov 22, 1967)
Mode S code: A4781E (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Dec 7, 2016 · last FAA action Jan 27, 2024

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