N5501W

1962 Piper PA-28-160

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-587

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jul 31, 2028.

Registered owner

Tailwinds Aviation LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 5556 W 80 S, Kokomo, IN 46901
Fleet: 9 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-160
Year built: 1962
Serial number: 28-587
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 May 4, 1962)
Mode S code: A701FB (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jul 21, 2021 · last FAA action Sep 5, 2025

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