N402DS

1975 Piper PA-28R-200

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28R-7635004

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jan 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Delaware State University

Owner type: Government
Address: Aviation Program 1200 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Also named: Airway Science Program
Fleet: 19 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28R-200
Year built: 1975
Serial number: 28R-7635004
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 Aug 21, 1975)
Mode S code: A4B46B (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Dec 20, 1988 · last FAA action Jul 7, 2023

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