N56684

1973 Piper PA-32-260

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 32-7400004

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Sep 30, 2029.

Registered owner

Hickory Air Associates Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 5464 Backshore Dr, Granite Falls, NC 28630

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-32-260
Year built: 1973
Serial number: 32-7400004
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming 0-540 SERIES · 250 hp
Seats: 6
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Sep 29, 1973)
Mode S code: A740C1 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jan 24, 1991 · last FAA action Sep 2, 2023

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