N5069W

1961 Piper PA-28-160

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-78

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Feb 29, 2028.

Registered owner

Nelson Stephen A

Owner type: Partnership
Address: 18401 145th Ave, Milaca, MN 56353
Also named: Nelson Teresa E

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-160
Year built: 1961
Serial number: 28-78
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 Sep 22, 1961)
Mode S code: A653E2 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jul 1, 1991 · last FAA action Apr 21, 2023

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