N520CW

2017 Piper PA-28-181

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 2843921

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Dec 31, 2027.

Registered owner

Central Washington University

Owner type: Government
Address: 400 E University Way MSC 7480, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Fleet: 18 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
Year built: 2017
Serial number: 2843921
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming IO-360-B4A · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Nov 4, 2017)
Mode S code: A68935 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Dec 27, 2017 · last FAA action Jan 3, 2024

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