N4338M

Piper PA-28-181

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-8490048

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Oct 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Andrews University

Owner type: Corporation
Address: Dept of Aviation 3898 Griggs Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104
Fleet: 13 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
Year built: —
Serial number: 28-8490048
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Feb 17, 1984)
Mode S code: A531BF (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Oct 22, 2019 · last FAA action Sep 9, 2023

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