N5842W

1965 Piper PA-28-180

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-2221

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Dec 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Frakes Enterprises

Owner type: Partnership
Address: 7201 W FM 1705, Happy, TX 79042

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-180
Year built: 1965
Serial number: 28-2221
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming O&VO-360 SER · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Jul 10, 1972)
Mode S code: A78777 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Feb 22, 1984 · last FAA action Sep 22, 2023

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