N5897V

1977 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7716212

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Sep 30, 2029.

Registered owner

Macair Aviation LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 140 N Valley Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
Fleet: 31 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1977
Serial number: 28-7716212
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued May 17, 1977)
Mode S code: A79AB8 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Sep 17, 2019 · last FAA action Sep 2, 2023

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