N405SB

1978 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7916139

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Aug 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Sky Bright Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 65 Aviation Way, Gilford, NH 03246

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1978
Serial number: 28-7916139
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 25, 1978)
Mode S code: A4C0C6 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Feb 6, 1996 · last FAA action Aug 25, 2023

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