N40017

1977 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7716321

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Oct 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Biro of Chicago Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 4637 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1977
Serial number: 28-7716321
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
Mode S code: A4AF3C (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Feb 24, 2000 · last FAA action Sep 9, 2023

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